Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Old Town, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Old Town. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Old Town
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Old Town
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Old Town
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for fashion shoots on location and unit base lunches.
In Old Town, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Old Town
Can the van park in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Old Town?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Crew catering near Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Old Town or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, West Croydon station is in Old Town itself.
Anywhere in CR0, CR9 and CR90, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Old Town we cover include Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Centrale Croydon (within half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Nearby places to Old Town
Other occasions in Old Town
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Old Town 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 will advise.
On the menu in Old Town
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Old Town
It works in any weather.
Whatever the occasion in Old Town, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
Historic houses near Old Town include Addington Palace (3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.1 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Old Town lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
- 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