Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Kemsley Street events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Kemsley Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Kemsley Street
Film set catering for your shoot in Kemsley Street
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Kemsley Street, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Shooting in Kemsley Street: unit bases and access
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your shoot in Kemsley Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Kemsley Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kemsley Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over ME7. Other places close to Kemsley Street we cover include Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Kemsley Street include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Kemsley Street
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Kemsley Street and the whole of Medway
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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.
What affects the price in Kemsley Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Kemsley Street is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Kemsley Street
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Levan Strice?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Towns and villages near Kemsley Street
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Events we cater in Kemsley Street
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Kemsley Street and Medway:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
Kemsley Street is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
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
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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