Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Borstal, Medway
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Borstal and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Borstal
Film set catering in Borstal, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot parties and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Borstal, base may be a field or yard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Borstal chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Borstal, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Borstal
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Borstal: your questions answered
Could you trade in Baty's Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is Borstal close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Borstal for film and TV crews
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For a shoot in Borstal, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Borstal. Borstal is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Central London is about 26 miles from Borstal, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Cuxton station is about 1 mile away.
Anywhere in ME1 and ME2, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Borstal is on the M2, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Borstal we cover include Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Borstal includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Also near Borstal
Also in Borstal
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across Medway, including Borstal
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Events we cater in Borstal
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Borstal and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (1 mile north) and Restoration House (1.2 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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