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Film and TV set catering in Stone Cross, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stone Cross? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Stone Cross
About our film set catering in Stone Cross
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for event crews and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Stone Cross, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Common questions in Stone Cross
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stone Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stone Cross. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
- Bookings across Kent, including Stone Cross
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Crew catering near Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In and around Stone Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.1 miles south-east) and Penshurst Place (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1 mile west. Stone Cross is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (0.9 miles north)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Stone Cross is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Stone Cross
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stone Cross? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Places near Stone Cross
Also in Stone Cross
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stone Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Where the van can park in Stone Cross
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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