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Film Set Catering in Pollards Hill
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Pollards Hill.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Pollards Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- 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.
A dining area at base helps.
Film set catering for your shoot in Pollards Hill
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and period dramas on location.
London locations around Pollards Hill can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Occasions we serve in Pollards Hill
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pollards Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Location filming
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (1.9 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (4.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning a shoot in Pollards Hill
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Bookings in Pollards Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west.
Anywhere in CR7, SW16 and SE19, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Pollards Hill we cover include Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Local schools include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (less than half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Pollards Hill 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Pollards Hill has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Pollards Hill
What’s the nearest station to Pollards Hill?
Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Can the van park in Grangewood Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
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.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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