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Film Set Catering for Bandonhill events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Bandonhill and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Bandonhill?
Film set catering in Bandonhill, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We’re frequently asked to cater stills shoots and lunch at the unit base, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Bandonhill often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bandonhill (SM6, CR0, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Bandonhill?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bandonhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (4 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What affects the price in Bandonhill
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Bandonhill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Light in Bandonhill lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Bandonhill for film and TV crews
Bandonhill is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. For shoots in Bandonhill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bandonhill. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Bandonhill to London (about 10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Waddon station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in SM6, CR0 and CR9, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Guy Road, Ross Road and Link Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Bandonhill, we cover Beddington (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile south) and Waddon (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Centrale Croydon (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bandonhill include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Local schools include Wilson's School (within half a mile south-east) and The John Fisher School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.6 miles east)
A chip van compared with other options
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. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Bandonhill: your questions answered
Can the van park in Beddington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Bandonhill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Do you cover Bandonhill?
We do. Bandonhill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where the van can park in Bandonhill
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Bandonhill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock 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