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Film Set Catering for Wigmore events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Wigmore.
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
Film set catering in Wigmore
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
About our film set catering in Wigmore
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for ad shoots and crew morale days.
Around Wigmore, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. 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.
Common questions in Wigmore
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
For event organisers in Wigmore
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wigmore? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Wigmore
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
Location catering around Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wigmore or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Wigmore is roughly 31 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wigmore, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Wigmore we cover include Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Wigmore?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wigmore and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Among the historic houses close to Wigmore are Restoration House (4.4 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
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:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wigmore
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In December, daylight in Wigmore ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Wigmore? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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