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Film Set Catering for Lower Rainham events
Film set catering in Lower Rainham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Rainham
How our film set catering works in Lower Rainham
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and location shoots, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Lower Rainham, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Who books film set catering in Lower Rainham?
It needs no kitchen on location.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Rainham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Lower Rainham include Restoration House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
Shooting in Lower Rainham: unit bases and access
Lower Rainham is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. For a shoot in Lower Rainham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Lower Rainham. Lower Rainham is one of 68 places in Medway where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Rainham to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Lower Rainham is roughly 32 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Rainham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include West Motney Way, Motney Hill Road and Nuthatch Place, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lower Rainham, we also cover Rainham (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-east), Upchurch (1 mile east), Meresborough (2 miles south) and Breach (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (5 miles west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles west) and Upnor Castle (4.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Rainham includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.8 miles south-west) and Howard School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Mariners pub (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Lower Rainham
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Lower Rainham, and we will check the date and send a price.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Lower Rainham lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Rainham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Lower Rainham: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Rainham?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Lower Rainham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lower Rainham and the rest of Medway. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
- 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