Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Mockbeggar, Medway
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Mockbeggar and across Medway.
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Mockbeggar events
Film set catering in Mockbeggar, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and fashion shoots on location, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Mockbeggar can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Mockbeggar and across Medway
Location catering around Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Shoots in Mockbeggar are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Mockbeggar is about 26 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Higham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Bunters Hill Road and Town Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Mockbeggar, we also cover Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Mockbeggar
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Mockbeggar, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Mockbeggar
What’s the nearest station to Mockbeggar?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Mockbeggar too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Mockbeggar?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. On a winter shoot near Mockbeggar, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Towns and villages near Mockbeggar
More for events in Mockbeggar
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Who books film set catering in Mockbeggar?
Service is quick from the hatch.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Mockbeggar and Medway:
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south) and Restoration House (2.5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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