Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Scarborough, Medway
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Scarborough and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Scarborough
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Scarborough
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it’s seaside shoots and treat days on a long shoot, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Scarborough, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Scarborough? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Scarborough
Do you come out to small places like Scarborough?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. Find your area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Places near Scarborough
Also in Scarborough
Shooting in Scarborough: unit bases and access
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. For shoots in Scarborough, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Scarborough. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We serve events right across the region, from Scarborough to London (27 miles away).
Historic houses near Scarborough include Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
We take the van to shoots all over ME1 and the streets around it. From Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Scarborough includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Long summer days in Scarborough, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Scarborough. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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