Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Higham
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Higham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Higham?
Where the van can park in Higham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Higham
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for crew lunches at base and seaside and period locations.
Near Higham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Higham
Could you trade in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Higham from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you come to Higham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Higham is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Higham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Places near Higham
Also in Higham
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Long summer days in Higham, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Higham?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
Planning a shoot in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Higham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Higham to London (24 miles away).
Higham is roughly 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME3 and DA12, we can bring the van to you. From Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Higham we cover include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir John Falstaff Public House (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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