Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Halling
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Upper Halling.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Upper Halling
About our film set catering in Upper Halling
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and photo shoots, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Upper Halling, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Events we cater in Upper Halling
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upper Halling and Medway:
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Cobham College (3.1 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Upper Halling
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Towns and villages near Upper Halling
What else we do in Upper Halling
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Location catering around Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Shoots in Upper Halling are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Upper Halling is about 25 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Halling station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Upper Halling, we cover Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Black Boy pub (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Upper Halling
Is Upper Halling too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Upper Halling ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
It’s 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.
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What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage 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