Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Crossness
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Crossness. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Crossness
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
About our film set catering in Crossness
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots.
Shoots in Crossness often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crossness (SE2, SE28, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Crossness
Crossness is about 2 miles north-west of Erith, in Greater London. Crossness is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crossness to London (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (2.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The A2016 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Crossness.
Here we cover the SE2, SE28 and DA18 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kale Road, Haldane Road and Seacourt Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A2016 close by, Crossness is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Thamesmead (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north), Barking Riverside (2 miles north-west), Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles west) and Greenwich Borough Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crossness include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Crossness include Harris Garrard Academy (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Belvedere Working Mens Club pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include River (1.9 miles north-east)
Places near Crossness
What else we do in Crossness
Common questions in Crossness
Can the van park in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Crossness?
The closest is Abbey Wood station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
For event organisers in Crossness
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose film set catering in Crossness?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Crossness book the van for occasions like:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Abbey Wood station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Crossness, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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