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Film Set Catering for Coulsdon events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Coulsdon? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Coulsdon
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Events in Coulsdon and across Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Film set catering in Coulsdon, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for location shoots and wrap parties.
London locations around Coulsdon can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Coulsdon (CR5, CR8, CR3)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Coulsdon
Coulsdon is about 13 miles south of London, in Greater London. For a shoot in Coulsdon, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Coulsdon. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Coulsdon to London (13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Coulsdon has its own station, Coulsdon South station. Coulsdon is on or near the B276 and B2030, good for unit base access.
We serve shoots across the CR5, CR8 and CR3 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hadleigh Grove, Farthing Way and Dobson Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the B276 and B2030 close by, Coulsdon is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Coulsdon, we cover Woodcote (1 mile north), Old Coulsdon (1 mile south-east), Woodmansterne (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile south-west) and Purley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Shoreditch (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coulsdon include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pembroke pub (less than half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter shoots near Coulsdon chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Common questions in Coulsdon
Which station is closest to Coulsdon?
Coulsdon has its own station: Coulsdon South station.
Could you trade in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
As a London location, Coulsdon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Coulsdon
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
Within reach of Coulsdon are historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion (4.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- 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