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Film Set Catering for Forestdale events
Film set catering in Forestdale: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Forestdale
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Film set catering in Forestdale, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Forestdale, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Forestdale, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Forestdale: your questions answered
Can the van park in Addington Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Forestdale?
The closest is Sanderstead station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
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’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why choose film set catering in Forestdale?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
In Forestdale and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sanderstead station, about 2.4 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Crew catering near Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. People in Forestdale book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Forestdale to London (11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Forestdale are Addington Palace (0.9 miles north) and Down House (4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in CR0 and CR2 start with a parking spot for the van. Your shoot could be at a house on Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Forestdale include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
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:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
As a London location, Forestdale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Greater London, including Forestdale
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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