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Film Set Catering for Mitcham events
Film set catering in Mitcham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
Film set catering in Mitcham
About our film set catering in Mitcham
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and location shoots, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
London locations around Mitcham 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, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
Mitcham 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Shooting in Mitcham: unit bases and access
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. People in Mitcham book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north.
Shoots anywhere in CR4, SW16 and SM4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mitcham, we also cover Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Wilson Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
- Local schools include St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion of Mortimer pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (2.1 miles north-east)
Who books film set catering in Mitcham?
It’s a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Mitcham include Southside House (3.6 miles west) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
Mitcham questions
Which station is closest to Mitcham?
Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Cranmer Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Mitcham?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Mitcham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mitcham is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
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 photo if you are not sure.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mitcham?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Mitcham and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. On a winter shoot near Mitcham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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