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Film and TV set catering in Blackfen, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Blackfen. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Blackfen events
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering in Blackfen, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and seaside and period locations.
Shoots in Blackfen often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Blackfen (DA15, DA16, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Winter shoots near Blackfen chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Blackfen
Also in Blackfen
Crew catering near Blackfen
Blackfen is about 2 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA15, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Blackfen to London (9 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Falconwood station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in DA15, DA16 and SE9, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Days Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Blackfen we cover include Falconwood (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile west), East Wickham (1 mile north), New Eltham (1 mile south-west) and Longlands (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Staples pub (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Blackfen
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blackfen? 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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Blackfen
What’s the nearest station to Blackfen?
The closest is Falconwood station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van park in Shoulder of Mutton Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Blackfen, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
Blackfen is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Blackfen and the whole of Greater London
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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