Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Crooked Billet events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Crooked Billet? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Crooked Billet events
How our film set catering works in Crooked Billet
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For end-of-shoot parties and seaside shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Crooked Billet, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
Crooked Billet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Crooked Billet. Sunset in Crooked Billet is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Crooked Billet, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Crooked Billet: your questions answered
Can the van park in Cannizaro Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Crooked Billet?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose film set catering in Crooked Billet?
It works in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 0.9 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Shooting in Crooked Billet: unit bases and access
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Across the SW19 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Crooked Billet to London (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Crooked Billet include Southside House (0.5 miles south-west) and Pembroke Lodge (3.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in SW19 and SW20, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east) and Coombe (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Crooked Billet includes Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ursuline Preparatory School (within half a mile south-east) and Hollymount School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox and Grapes pub (under half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
- 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