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Film and TV set catering in Petts Wood, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Petts Wood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Petts Wood?
How our film set catering works in Petts Wood
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include outside broadcasts and unit base lunches, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Petts Wood, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Petts Wood
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Petts Wood ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in Petts Wood
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (2.6 miles north-west) and Down House (4.1 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Petts Wood for film and TV crews
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. Bookings in Petts Wood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Petts Wood has its own station, Petts Wood station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Petts Wood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BR5, BR6 and BR2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east) and The Mall (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Petts Wood include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Petts Wood include Bromley High School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Daylight Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.7 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
As a London location, Petts Wood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Petts Wood questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Petts Wood?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Petts Wood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Flag any coeliac crew
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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