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Film Set Catering in Stockbury
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Stockbury and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Stockbury
How our film set catering works in Stockbury
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include event crews and commercials and music videos, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Stockbury can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Stockbury: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Stockbury?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you cover Stockbury?
We do. We serve events in Stockbury and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stockbury. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Stockbury hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Stockbury
Also in Stockbury
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Stockbury is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Stockbury
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Stockbury, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Stockbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stockbury to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Stockbury is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Stockbury is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Perfect for your shoot in Stockbury
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- 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