Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Grain
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Grain? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Grain
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Grain
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are often asked to cater crew morale days and shoots on location, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Grain, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Grain?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Grain and across Medway
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Also in Grain
Crew catering near Grain
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Shoots in Grain are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Grain to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Grain is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Grain. Winter shoots near Grain chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Why choose film set catering in Grain?
It is a morale boost.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Grain, people book us for occasions like:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Grain
Which station is closest to Grain?
The closest is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Grain close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
- 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