Medway · England
Film Set Catering for St Mary Hoo events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in St Mary Hoo.
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near St Mary Hoo
Questions from St Mary Hoo
Is St Mary Hoo close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary Hoo?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How our film set catering works in St Mary Hoo
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near St Mary Hoo, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Events we cater in St Mary Hoo
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In St Mary Hoo, people book us for occasions like:
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 30 miles from St Mary Hoo.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why St Mary Hoo hosts choose us
- Events in St Mary Hoo and across Medway
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Shooting in St Mary Hoo: unit bases and access
St Mary Hoo is in Medway. From the centre of St Mary Hoo to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Mary Hoo to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
We serve shoots across ME3 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to shoots in Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near St Mary Hoo
More for events in St Mary Hoo
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In December, daylight in St Mary Hoo ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in St Mary Hoo? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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