Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Hale, Medway
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Hale. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Hale
About our film set catering in Hale
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Hale, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also in Hale
What affects the price in Hale
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Shooting in Hale: unit bases and access
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. For shoots in Hale, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hale is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hale to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Hale is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Hale is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME5 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Hale include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.4 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.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Medway, including Hale
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Hale: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hale?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Darland Banks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Hale?
We do. Hale is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Hale is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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