Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Stone Cross, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Stone Cross and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Stone Cross events
Events we cater in Stone Cross
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever the occasion in Stone Cross, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Film set catering in Stone Cross, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and crew morale days.
For a shoot in a place like Stone Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Stone Cross
How far is Stone Cross from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about crew who do not eat 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.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Where the van can park in Stone Cross
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Stone Cross
What else we do in Stone Cross
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For event organisers in Stone Cross
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Shooting in Stone Cross: unit bases and access
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Stone Cross is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Stone Cross is roughly 51 miles from central London. Stone Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Stone Cross we cover include Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter shoots near Stone Cross chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Stone Cross and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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