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Film Set Catering for Stuppington events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Stuppington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Stuppington
How our film set catering works in Stuppington
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We’re often asked to cater photo shoots and event crews, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Stuppington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Common questions in Stuppington
How far is Stuppington from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What affects the price in Stuppington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Stuppington is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Stuppington? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Stuppington?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
Stuppington is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Stuppington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Stuppington for film and TV crews
Stuppington is about 1 mile south of Wincheap, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Stuppington and the surrounding area. Stuppington is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Canterbury East station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stuppington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CT1 and CT4, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Merton Lane, Hollow Lane and New House Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Stuppington, we cover Thanington (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile north), Nackington (1 mile south-east), Street End (1 mile south-east) and Canterbury (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Whitstable (7 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.1 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Wincheap Foundation Primary School (0.7 miles north) and St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke's Head Public House (1 mile north)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Stuppington hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Stuppington and across Kent
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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