Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Sturry
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Sturry.
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Sturry
Film set catering for your shoot in Sturry
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For outside broadcasts and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Around Sturry, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Perfect for your shoot in Sturry
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
In Sturry and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Sturry is roughly 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Sturry
Other occasions in Sturry
FAQs for Sturry
How far is Sturry from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Sturry?
Sturry station, in Sturry itself.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Sturry?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sturry. For a quote, use our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Location catering around Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Sturry will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Sturry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, Sturry station is in Sturry itself. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in CT2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Park View and Link Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south)
What affects the price in Sturry
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Long summer days in Sturry, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van 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