Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Staplehurst events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Staplehurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Staplehurst
Location catering around Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Staplehurst to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Staplehurst has its own station, Staplehurst station. Staplehurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN12. From Station Road, High Street and North Down or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Staplehurst, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (under half a mile north)
About our film set catering in Staplehurst
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is seaside and period locations and location filming, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Shoots around Staplehurst often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Staplehurst is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Staplehurst
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Staplehurst
What’s the nearest station to Staplehurst?
Staplehurst has its own station: Staplehurst station.
Is Staplehurst close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Staplehurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Staplehurst. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Staplehurst
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Staplehurst
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near Staplehurst
More for events in Staplehurst
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch