Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Twydall
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Twydall.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Twydall
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Twydall hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Medway, including Twydall
About our film set catering in Twydall
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and shoots on location, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Twydall, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Twydall for film and TV crews
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Twydall as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Twydall to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
With the A2 nearby, Twydall is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Twydall is about 31 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Twydall, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME8 and ME7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Twydall is on the A2, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Twydall is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for shoots.
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
Places near Twydall
What else we do in Twydall
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Twydall
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew normally gather round the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near Twydall, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Twydall? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Twydall questions
Can the van park in Riverside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Twydall close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Twydall?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Twydall?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Twydall is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Events we cater in Twydall
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Twydall and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Twydall are Restoration House (3.6 miles west) and Temple Manor (4.3 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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