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Film Set Catering for The Stocks events
Film set catering in The Stocks: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in The Stocks
Film set catering in The Stocks, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for stills shoots and event crews.
Rural locations near The Stocks can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Stocks?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why The Stocks hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including The Stocks
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in The Stocks
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Central London is about 49 miles from The Stocks, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Common questions in The Stocks
How far is The Stocks from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like The Stocks?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Places near The Stocks
More for events in The Stocks
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, The Stocks has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in The Stocks: unit bases and access
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shoots in The Stocks are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. The Stocks is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Stocks to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to The Stocks are Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.4 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Rye station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of The Stocks, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN30 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
- 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