Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Chattenden, Medway
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Chattenden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Chattenden
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Film set catering in Chattenden, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for treat days on a long shoot and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Chattenden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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FAQs for Chattenden
Which station is closest to Chattenden?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Lower Lines Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chattenden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Chattenden, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose film set catering in Chattenden?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
Planning a shoot in Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. In and around Chattenden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Chattenden is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chattenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Chattenden is about 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Chattenden are historic houses such as Restoration House (2.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.8 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in ME3, we can bring the van to you. From Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Chattenden, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Chattenden 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.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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