Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Luton
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Luton.
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Luton
Film set catering for your shoot in Luton
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for shoots on location and lunch at the unit base.
Shoots around Luton often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Luton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your shoot in Luton
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Luton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (2.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
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Crew catering near Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. We cover Luton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Luton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Luton is about 29 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in ME4, ME5 and ME7, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Luton, we also cover Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Luton has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Luton include Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Luton include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magpie Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. There’s 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 you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Medway, including Luton
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Luton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Luton: your questions answered
How far is Luton from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Luton?
Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Light in Luton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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