Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Chelsfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Chelsfield and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Chelsfield events
About our film set catering in Chelsfield
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and crew lunches at base.
London locations around Chelsfield can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Chelsfield (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Chelsfield
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, Chelsfield station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Chelsfield
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Chelsfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
As a London location, Chelsfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Chelsfield is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Chelsfield
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Crew catering near Chelsfield
Chelsfield is about 2 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Across the BR6 area, we can bring the van to you. Chelsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Chelsfield to London (14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chelsfield are Lullingstone Castle (3 miles east) and Down House (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chelsfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the BR6 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Orlestone Gardens, Warren Road and Bucks Cross Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Chelsfield we cover include Maypole (1 mile south-east), Bopeep (1 mile south-east), Goddington (1 mile north-west), Well Hill (1 mile east) and Pratt's Bottom (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Hoxton (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (1.2 miles north-west) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Five Bells Public House (less than half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Chelsfield: your questions answered
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 follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chelsfield.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
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.
- 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