Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Studdal, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Studdal. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Studdal
Shooting in Studdal: unit bases and access
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Studdal to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Studdal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Studdal to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Martin Mill station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Studdal include Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 5 miles of Studdal, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
Film set catering in Studdal, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For wrap parties and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Studdal, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Studdal?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Studdal hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Winter shoots near Studdal chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Studdal
Can you serve near the sea around Studdal?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Studdal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover Studdal?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Studdal and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Studdal? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Also near Studdal
What else we do in Studdal
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Studdal
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
Studdal is roughly 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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