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Film and TV set catering in Locksbottom, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Locksbottom and across Greater London.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Locksbottom events
Perfect for your shoot in Locksbottom
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take in Locksbottom and Greater London:
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Film set catering in Locksbottom, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is crew treats on long shoot days and music video shoots, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Locksbottom, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Locksbottom
Other occasions in Locksbottom
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning a shoot in Locksbottom
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For shoots in Locksbottom, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Locksbottom is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Locksbottom to London (about 11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Locksbottom are Down House (2.7 miles south) and Bromley Palace (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 Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Locksbottom, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across BR6, BR2 and BR5. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Locksbottom, we also cover Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Locksbottom include Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Darrick Wood School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
As a London location, Locksbottom is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Locksbottom
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Locksbottom? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Locksbottom ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Locksbottom? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Questions from Locksbottom
Which station is closest to Locksbottom?
The closest is Orpington station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Locksbottom.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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