Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Cliffe, Medway
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Cliffe? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
Planning an event in Cliffe?
Film set catering in Cliffe, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and wrap parties.
Near Cliffe, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Occasions we serve in Cliffe
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
In Cliffe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Cliffe
What else we do in Cliffe
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cliffe
How far is Cliffe from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Cliffe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Light in Cliffe lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Location catering around Cliffe
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For a shoot in Cliffe, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Cliffe is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Cliffe is roughly 26 miles from central London. Within reach of Cliffe are historic houses such as Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cliffe include Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Evening Star pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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