Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Capstone
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Capstone? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Capstone
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Film set catering in Capstone, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include shoots on location and seaside and period locations, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Capstone can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Capstone: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Capstone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Darland Banks?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van come to Capstone?
We do. We serve events in Capstone and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Capstone
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter shoots near Capstone chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Capstone, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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More for events in Capstone
For event organisers in Capstone
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Location catering around Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Capstone as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Capstone to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.1 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Capstone is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Capstone
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. 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 will quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Perfect for your shoot in Capstone
It works in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Capstone is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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