Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Stocker's Head, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Stocker's Head.
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Stocker's Head
Film set catering for your shoot in Stocker's Head
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and wrap celebrations.
Near Stocker's Head, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Stocker's Head: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Questions from Stocker's Head
Is Stocker's Head too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Stocker's Head?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Occasions we serve in Stocker's Head
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
Within reach of Stocker's Head are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planning a shoot in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shoots in Stocker's Head are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Stocker's Head is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Stocker's Head is about 44 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stocker's Head? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Nearby places to Stocker's Head
What else we do in Stocker's Head
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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