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Film and TV set catering in Coombe, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Coombe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Planning an event in Coombe?
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Film set catering for your shoot in Coombe
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For live events and broadcasts and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Coombe, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Who books film set catering in Coombe?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Coombe book the van for events such as:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, South Croydon station is about 1 mile away.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
Planning a shoot in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in the CR0 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Coombe to London (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Coombe are Addington Palace (1.3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.7 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We take the van to shoots all over CR0, CR2 and CR9. Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Russell School (less than half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Coombe Lodge pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Coombe
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Questions from Coombe
What about parking in Coombe?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Coombe?
The closest is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Towns and villages near Coombe
Also in Coombe
Where the van can park in Coombe
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Coombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. There is 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.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Greater London, including Coombe
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Coombe. In December, daylight in Coombe ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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