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Film Set Catering for Old Coulsdon events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Old Coulsdon.
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Old Coulsdon events
Film set catering in Old Coulsdon, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s ad shoots and wrap parties, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Shoots in Old Coulsdon often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Coulsdon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Old Coulsdon 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Old Coulsdon hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Old Coulsdon
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
Among the historic houses close to Old Coulsdon are Addington Palace (5 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Old Coulsdon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Common questions in Old Coulsdon
What about parking in Old Coulsdon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Crew catering near Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Shoots in Old Coulsdon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Coulsdon South station is about 1.4 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in CR5, CR3 and CR8 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (within half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tudor Rose pub (within half a mile north-west)
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Old Coulsdon: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What else we do in Old Coulsdon
- 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