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Film and TV set catering in Bromley, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Bromley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Bromley
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Film set catering in Bromley, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and wrap parties, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
London locations around Bromley can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Bromley (BR2, BR1, BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Bromley 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Bromley hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books film set catering in Bromley?
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever the occasion in Bromley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
Historic houses near Bromley include Bromley Palace (within half a mile east) and Eltham Palace (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Shooting in Bromley: unit bases and access
Bromley is about 8 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bromley and nearby villages. Bromley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bromley to London (about 8 miles away).
The A222 and A223 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Bromley. For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Bromley: Bromley South station.
Here we cover the BR2, BR1, BR6 and BR5 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Church Road and St Paul's Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A222 and A223 close by, Bromley is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Other places close to Bromley we cover include Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile north), Bickley (1 mile east), Widmore (1 mile east) and Downham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (within half a mile south-east) and The Mall (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Bromley include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles north-east) and Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Bromley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bromley?
Bromley South station, in Bromley itself.
What about parking in Bromley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you come to Bromley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bromley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
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.
What affects the price in Bromley
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Also in Bromley
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Lighting for early or late service
As a London location, Bromley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod 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