Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Upper Upnor events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Upnor.
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Upper Upnor events
About our film set catering in Upper Upnor
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for treat days on a long shoot and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Upper Upnor, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Upper Upnor and the whole of Medway
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Questions from Upper Upnor
Which station is closest to Upper Upnor?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Upper Upnor close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Upper Upnor?
Yes, we do. Upper Upnor is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Upper Upnor, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why choose film set catering in Upper Upnor?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Upper Upnor is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Upper Upnor
Also in Upper Upnor
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Crew catering near Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Bookings in Upper Upnor come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Medway takes in ME2. Streets in the area include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
What affects the price in Upper Upnor
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
- 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