Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Hooley
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Hooley.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Hooley events
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Film set catering in Hooley, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s location filming and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
London locations around Hooley can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hooley
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hooley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Hooley is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Towns and villages near Hooley
More for events in Hooley
For event organisers in Hooley
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hooley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Hooley
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Hooley questions
Which station is closest to Hooley?
Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Hooley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Hooley
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hooley and the surrounding area. Hooley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Hooley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CR5 and RH1 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Hooley includes Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.7 miles 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