Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in North Cray
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across North Cray and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Book the van in North Cray
Film set catering for your shoot in North Cray
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. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and event crews, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in North Cray frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- North Cray (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
As a London location, North Cray 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for North Cray
Could you trade in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in North Cray?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in North Cray?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Greater London, including North Cray
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Long summer days in North Cray, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in North Cray, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Places near North Cray
More for events in North Cray
Shooting in North Cray: unit bases and access
North Cray is about 2 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around North Cray. North Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Albany Park station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. North Cray is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in DA14, we can fry fresh for your crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Water Lane, North Cray Road and Leafield Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Bexley (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-west) and Joyden's Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Cleeve Park School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Cross pub (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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