Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Cooling Street events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Cooling Street and Medway, cooking to order on site.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Cooling Street
About our film set catering in Cooling Street
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Cooling Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near Cooling Street
Also in Cooling Street
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Cooling Street
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cooling Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Cooling Street include Temple Manor (3.9 miles south) and Restoration House (3.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Cooling Street and across Medway
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Cooling Street 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.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cooling Street: your questions answered
Is Cooling Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Cooling Street?
Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Crew catering near Cooling Street
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooling Street. We take the van to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Cooling Street to London (about 26 miles away).
Cooling Street is about 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in ME3 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- 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