Medway · England
Film Set Catering in North Halling
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in North Halling and across Medway.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in North Halling
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Film set catering for your shoot in North Halling
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For music video shoots and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like North Halling, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Where the van can park in North Halling
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Common questions in North Halling
What’s the nearest station to North Halling?
Cuxton station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Nashenden Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near North Halling
Other occasions in North Halling
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Who books film set catering in North Halling?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Within reach of North Halling are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Temple Manor (2.4 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
Shooting in North Halling: unit bases and access
North Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For a shoot in North Halling, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Cuxton station is about 0.9 miles away. North Halling is roughly 25 miles from central London.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area. From Bavins Court, Formby Road and Pilgrims Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside North Halling, we cover Cuxton (1 mile north-east), Halling (1 mile south), Upper Bush (1 mile north-west), Lower Bush (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (2.3 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Medway, including North Halling
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near North Halling chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, 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