Medway · England
Film and TV set catering in Wainscott, Medway
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Wainscott.
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Wainscott?
How our film set catering works in Wainscott
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Wainscott, base may be a field or yard. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Wainscott
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Wainscott, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Wainscott
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wainscott for film and TV crews
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For shoots in Wainscott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wainscott. Wainscott is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Wainscott is about 27 miles from central London. Within reach of Wainscott are historic houses such as Restoration House (1.7 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in ME2 and ME3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Wainscott we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Wainscott includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light in Wainscott lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Wainscott questions
Which station is closest to Wainscott?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Wainscott from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wainscott? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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