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Film Set Catering in Orpington
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Orpington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Orpington?
About our film set catering in Orpington
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and seaside and period locations.
In Orpington, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Also near Orpington
Other occasions in Orpington
Events we cater in Orpington
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Orpington is on or near the A224 and B258, good for unit base access.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
For event organisers in Orpington
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Orpington. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Orpington questions
What’s the nearest station to Orpington?
St Mary Cray station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
What about parking in Orpington?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Orpington.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Orpington ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Orpington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Crew catering near Orpington
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in Orpington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Orpington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Orpington to London (12 miles away).
Within reach of Orpington are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Down House (4.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: St Mary Cray station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Orpington, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Orpington on the A224 and B258, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Orpington include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile east)
- 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