Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Brompton, Medway
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Brompton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Brompton
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Brompton, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For location filming and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Shoots around Brompton frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Brompton questions
Which station is closest to Brompton?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Brompton close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
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.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Shooting in Brompton: unit bases and access
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. For shoots in Brompton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Brompton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 28 miles from Brompton. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the ME4, ME7 and ME2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include King George V Public House (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Perfect for your shoot in Brompton
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Brompton book the van for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Within reach of Brompton are historic houses such as Restoration House (1.1 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Brompton
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, Brompton has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brompton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Brompton. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Medway, including Brompton
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Brompton
Also in Brompton
- 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