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Film and TV set catering in New Addington, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in New Addington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
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Film set catering in New Addington, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater event crews and wrap celebrations, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
London locations around New Addington can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, New Addington 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 photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in New Addington
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near New Addington
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in New Addington?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in New Addington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hayes (Kent) station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Common questions in New Addington
What’s the nearest station to New Addington?
The closest is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could you trade in Addington Vale?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
New Addington for film and TV crews
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Across the CR0 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. New Addington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near New Addington include Addington Palace (1.5 miles north-west) and Down House (3.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in CR0 and CR9, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside New Addington, we also cover Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include Meridian High School (0.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in New Addington ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in New Addington
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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