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Film Set Catering for Stodmarsh events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Stodmarsh. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Stodmarsh
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stodmarsh. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Film set catering in Stodmarsh, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and crew treats on long shoot days, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Stodmarsh, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Nearby places to Stodmarsh
More for events in Stodmarsh
For event organisers in Stodmarsh
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose film set catering in Stodmarsh?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
Within reach of Stodmarsh are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Stodmarsh chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Common questions in Stodmarsh
How far is Stodmarsh from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van come to Stodmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stodmarsh. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Planning a shoot in Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shoots in Stodmarsh are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stodmarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Stodmarsh is about 57 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Stodmarsh includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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