Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Stubb's Cross events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Stubb's Cross.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Stubb's Cross
About our film set catering in Stubb's Cross
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater shoots on location and outside broadcasts, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Stubb's Cross, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Perfect for your shoot in Stubb's Cross
It needs no kitchen on location.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stubb's Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Stubb's Cross is about 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Crew catering near Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Stubb's Cross, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Stubb's Cross are Godinton House (3.3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Stubb's Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across TN26 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Stubb's Cross we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stubb's Cross include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Stubb's Cross: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Stubb's Cross, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Towns and villages near Stubb's Cross
Other occasions in Stubb's Cross
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Stubb's Cross
Can the van park in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Stubb's Cross from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Stubb's Cross
- A clear quote before booking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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