Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Stelling Minnis
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stelling Minnis? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Stelling Minnis events
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Stelling Minnis
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for crew lunches at base and location shoots.
Rural locations near Stelling Minnis can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose film set catering in Stelling Minnis?
Crews love a chip van day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Central London is about 55 miles from Stelling Minnis, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in Stelling Minnis, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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FAQs for Stelling Minnis
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Stelling Minnis from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Towns and villages near Stelling Minnis
What else we do in Stelling Minnis
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Stelling Minnis
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. People in Stelling Minnis book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Stelling Minnis are historic houses such as Acrise Place (4.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Stelling Minnis, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across CT4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Stelling Minnis, we also cover Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
- 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