Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Chipstead, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Chipstead.
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Chipstead
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
About our film set catering in Chipstead
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and live events and broadcasts.
London locations around Chipstead can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Chipstead (CR5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. On a winter shoot near Chipstead, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
As a London location, Chipstead 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 will advise before booking.
On the menu in Chipstead
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Also near Chipstead
Also in Chipstead
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Chipstead and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Chipstead
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chipstead?
Chipstead has its own station: Chipstead station.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Planning a shoot in Chipstead
Chipstead is about 1 mile south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Around Chipstead, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chipstead to London (about 14 miles away).
Within reach of Chipstead are historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion (4.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chipstead, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CR5, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Walpole Avenue, How Lane and Doghurst Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodmansterne (1 mile north), Coulsdon (1 mile north-east), Banstead (2 miles north-west), Old Coulsdon (2 miles east) and Little Woodcote (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Whitechapel (15 miles north).
A little further out are Banstead Hospital (2.3 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Coulsdon Sixth Form College (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (0.5 miles south)
Why choose film set catering in Chipstead?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Chipstead and Greater London:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chipstead station serves Chipstead directly.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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