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Film Set Catering in Penge
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Penge.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
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Film set catering in Penge, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s seaside and period locations and music video shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots in Penge frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
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What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Penge lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Penge for film and TV crews
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Penge or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.4 miles north-west) and Bromley Palace (3.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Penge has its own station, Penge West station.
Here we cover the SE20, SE19 and SE26 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Penge sits on or near the A234, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Penge we cover include Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Penge includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Penge include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.8 miles west) and Crystal Palace School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Crooked Billet pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Who books film set catering in Penge?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
The A234 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Penge.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Penge
Can the van park in Crystal Palace Dinosaurs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Penge?
Penge West station, in Penge itself.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
Penge is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Penge
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Penge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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