Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Frindsbury
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Frindsbury.
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Frindsbury
Film set catering in Frindsbury, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For shoots on location and seaside shoots, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a location shoot near Frindsbury, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Frindsbury: your questions answered
Can the van park in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Frindsbury?
Frindsbury has its own station: Strood station.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to Frindsbury?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Frindsbury and across Medway. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Frindsbury.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Frindsbury hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Frindsbury and across Medway
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Frindsbury
It is self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take in Frindsbury and Medway:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, Frindsbury has its own station, Strood station.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Nearby places to Frindsbury
What else we do in Frindsbury
Crew catering near Frindsbury
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your shoot is in the ME2 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Within reach of Frindsbury are historic houses such as Restoration House (0.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.1 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Frindsbury is roughly 27 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in ME2 and ME1 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Frindsbury is on the A289, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Frindsbury includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Frindsbury lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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