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Film Set Catering in Croydon
Film set catering in Croydon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Film set catering in Croydon, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re frequently asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and event crews, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Shoots in Croydon frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Croydon
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 how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Croydon, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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 is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Croydon
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Croydon and across Greater London
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Where the van can park in Croydon
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
Croydon 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Croydon
Which station is closest to Croydon?
South Croydon station, in Croydon itself.
Can the van park in Park Hill Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planning a shoot in Croydon
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. Around Croydon, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (2.5 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.4 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, South Croydon station serves Croydon directly.
We serve shoots across the CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Croydon sits on or near the A235 and B243, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in South Croydon (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile east), Addiscombe (2 miles north-east), Ashburton (2 miles north-east) and Woodside (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Croydon include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cambridge Tutors College (within half a mile east) and Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Keg & Grill pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (within half a mile north-west)
- 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