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Film and TV set catering in Riddlesdown, Greater London
Film set catering in Riddlesdown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Riddlesdown
Location catering around Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your shoot in Riddlesdown, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Riddlesdown: Riddlesdown station. The A22 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Riddlesdown.
Here we cover the CR8 and CR2 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A22, Riddlesdown is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Riddlesdown, we cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Riddlesdown includes Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
About our film set catering in Riddlesdown
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and wrap parties.
Shoots in Riddlesdown often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Riddlesdown
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Riddlesdown? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Riddlesdown?
Crews love a chip van day.
In Riddlesdown and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Riddlesdown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Riddlesdown?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Riddlesdown
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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What else we do in Riddlesdown
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Riddlesdown, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CR8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Riddlesdown
What about parking in Riddlesdown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Riddlesdown?
Riddlesdown station, in Riddlesdown itself.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Riddlesdown.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
- 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