Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Meresborough events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Meresborough and Medway, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Meresborough events
How our film set catering works in Meresborough
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and wrap parties.
Near Meresborough, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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 typically simpler.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Meresborough
Do you come out to small places like Meresborough?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Meresborough close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Towns and villages near Meresborough
Other occasions in Meresborough
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Meresborough, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Meresborough
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Meresborough?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Meresborough
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Meresborough and the whole of Medway
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME8 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Meresborough to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Meresborough is about 32 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meresborough, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Medway takes in ME8, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Meresborough includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Meresborough
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Meresborough
It is self-contained.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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