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Film Set Catering for Peaks Hill events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Peaks Hill.
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Peaks Hill
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Peaks Hill is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Peaks Hill
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s stills shoots and crew morale days, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
London locations around Peaks Hill can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, Peaks Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Peaks Hill
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Peaks Hill?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take in Peaks Hill and Greater London:
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Purley station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Also near Peaks Hill
Other occasions in Peaks Hill
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Peaks Hill
What’s the nearest station to Peaks Hill?
Purley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Carshalton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you cover Peaks Hill?
We do. Peaks Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
For event organisers in Peaks Hill
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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’ll work through them with you.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Planning a shoot in Peaks Hill
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. People in Peaks Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Peaks Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Peaks Hill to London (about 11 miles away).
Within reach of Peaks Hill are historic houses such as Addington Palace (4 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Peaks Hill is on or near the A2022, good for unit base access.
This part of Greater London takes in CR8 and SM6, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Peaks Hill sits on or near the A2022, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Peaks Hill, we cover Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.4 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Peaks Hill includes Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Nearby schools include Laleham Lea School (within half a mile north-west) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.6 miles south-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