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Film Set Catering in Addiscombe
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Addiscombe and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Addiscombe
Film set catering for your shoot in Addiscombe
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for location shoots and seaside shoots.
In Addiscombe, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
As a London location, Addiscombe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Addiscombe chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Addiscombe
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Crew catering near Addiscombe
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Addiscombe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Addiscombe is on or near the A232, good for unit base access. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north.
For shoots in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Addiscombe on the A232, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Woodside Academy (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
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’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Addiscombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from Addiscombe
Is parking a problem for the van in Addiscombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Addiscombe?
Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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