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Film and TV set catering in Chinbrook, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Chinbrook and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Chinbrook?
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Film set catering in Chinbrook, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and lunch at the unit base.
London locations around Chinbrook can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Chinbrook (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Chinbrook ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Chinbrook? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose film set catering in Chinbrook?
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
With the A2212 nearby, Chinbrook is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Where the van can park in Chinbrook
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
As a London location, Chinbrook is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Places near Chinbrook
Other occasions in Chinbrook
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
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. You can fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Chinbrook
Could you trade in Chinbrook Meadows?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Chinbrook?
Grove Park station, in Chinbrook itself.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Shooting in Chinbrook: unit bases and access
Chinbrook is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chinbrook and the surrounding area. Chinbrook is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chinbrook to London (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of Chinbrook are historic houses such as Eltham Palace (1.3 miles north-east) and Bromley Palace (2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Chinbrook: Grove Park station.
Wherever your shoot is in SE9, SE12 and BR1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Luffman Road, Riddons Road and Cobland Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Chinbrook is on the A2212, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Mottingham (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Sundridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eltham Community Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Prefab Museum (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Chinbrook includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.3 miles south)
- 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