Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Lower Twydall, Medway
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Lower Twydall. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Lower Twydall events
About our film set catering in Lower Twydall
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Near Lower Twydall, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Lower Twydall ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Lower Twydall hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Lower Twydall
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Bookings in Lower Twydall come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. 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 1.5 miles south-east. Lower Twydall is roughly 31 miles from central London.
This part of Medway takes in ME7. Your shoot could be at a house on Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and The Robert Napier School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Hastings Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Other occasions in Lower Twydall
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lower Twydall
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Twydall? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Twydall
Do you come out to small places like Lower Twydall?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Twydall?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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