Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Dunn Street events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Dunn Street.
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Dunn Street
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How our film set catering works in Dunn Street
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for outside broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Dunn Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Crew catering near Dunn Street
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. For shoots in Dunn Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Dunn Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Medway takes in ME7. For shoots just outside Dunn Street, we cover Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Dunn Street includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Dunn Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Dunn Street
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Dunn Street is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Dunn Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Dunn Street?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to Dunn Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Dunn Street is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Perfect for your shoot in Dunn Street
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Dunn Street, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
Dunn Street is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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