Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Bush
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Bush and across Medway.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Upper Bush
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Film set catering in Upper Bush, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include photo shoots and music video shoots, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Upper Bush, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Upper Bush questions
Is Upper Bush close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Upper Bush too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Bush.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning a shoot in Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. For shoots in Upper Bush, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upper Bush. Upper Bush is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Upper Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
Upper Bush is roughly 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Upper Bush are Starkey Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Cobham College (1.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in ME2, we can fry fresh for your crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Bush include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Also near Upper Bush
More for events in Upper Bush
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose film set catering in Upper Bush?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Bush, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Upper Bush: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through 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