Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Gadshill
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Gadshill and Medway, cooking to order on site.
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Gadshill?
About our film set catering in Gadshill
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and event crews, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Gadshill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Nearby places to Gadshill
Other occasions in Gadshill
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, Gadshill has light until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Events we cater in Gadshill
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
Gadshill: your questions answered
Is Gadshill close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Shooting in Gadshill: unit bases and access
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your shoot in Gadshill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Gadshill are Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Gadshill is roughly 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the ME3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Gadshill we cover include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (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