Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Cooling events
Film set catering in Cooling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Cooling?
Film set catering in Cooling, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Cooling, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Cooling and the whole of Medway
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Cooling
It is ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Historic houses near Cooling include Restoration House (4.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Cooling
What’s the nearest station to Cooling?
Higham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cooling close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Cooling is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For shoots in Cooling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 68 places across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Higham station is about 3.3 miles away. Cooling is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in ME3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Main Road and Cooling Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
For event organisers in Cooling
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cooling, and we will check the date and send a price.
Nearby places to Cooling
What else we do in Cooling
- 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