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Film and TV set catering in Coldblow, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Coldblow and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Coldblow
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Film set catering for your shoot in Coldblow
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We’re often asked to cater lunch at the unit base and end-of-shoot parties, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Coldblow, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Coldblow (DA5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Coldblow
Is parking a problem for the van in Coldblow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Coldblow?
Bexley station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
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.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Coldblow. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Coldblow
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Coldblow
More for events in Coldblow
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Coldblow lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Coldblow is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Crew catering near Coldblow
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA5, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Coldblow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bexley station is about 0.6 miles away. Coldblow is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in DA5, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Coldblow, we also cover Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Wick pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
Who books film set catering in Coldblow?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (0.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- 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