Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Lower Upnor, Medway
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Lower Upnor.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Lower Upnor
About our film set catering in Lower Upnor
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for live events and broadcasts and crew lunches at base.
Near Lower Upnor, check tracks and ground for the van. 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Upnor
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upnor?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Lower Upnor close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Location catering around Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. In and around Lower Upnor, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Lower Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Lower Upnor is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Lower Upnor are historic houses such as Restoration House (2 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in ME2 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lower Upnor: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What affects the price in Lower Upnor
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Lower Upnor
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Places near Lower Upnor
Also in Lower Upnor
Who books film set catering in Lower Upnor?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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