Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Stone, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Stone. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Stone
Film set catering in Stone, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s wrap parties and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Shoots around Stone often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning a shoot in Stone
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. People in Stone book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Stone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stone to London (about 16 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Stone Crossing station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Stone is on or near the A296, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in DA9, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A296, Stone is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Stone include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Stone include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Stone
What else we do in Stone
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose film set catering in Stone?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Stone is about 16 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Common questions in Stone
Can the van park in Darenth Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Stone close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Stone
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Stone and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Stone, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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