Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Cliffe Woods
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Cliffe Woods.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Cliffe Woods events
How our film set catering works in Cliffe Woods
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and seaside and period locations.
Rural locations near Cliffe Woods can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Cliffe Woods hosts choose us
- We cover Cliffe Woods and the whole of Medway
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Cliffe Woods?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Cliffe Woods, people book us for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Cliffe Woods is roughly 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to Cliffe Woods
Also in Cliffe Woods
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter shoots near Cliffe Woods chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
Location catering around Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Cliffe Woods to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe Woods to London (about 26 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Higham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Cliffe Woods are Temple Manor (3.1 miles south) and Restoration House (3.2 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Cliffe Woods, we cover Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.1 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Cliffe Woods includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cliffe Woods include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.3 miles east)
Cliffe Woods questions
Which station is closest to Cliffe Woods?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Cliffe Woods?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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