Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Stoke, Medway
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Stoke. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Stoke events
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Stoke, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and photo shoots, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Stoke, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planners, venues and businesses
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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Stoke: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Stoke
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
Stoke is about 31 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Stoke
How far is Stoke from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Stoke too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Stoke?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Stoke?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stoke is within our area and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Location catering around Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Tell us where your shoot in Stoke will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For shoots in ME3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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