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Film and TV set catering in Russell Hill, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Russell Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Russell Hill
Film set catering for your shoot in Russell Hill
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and crew lunches at base.
In Russell Hill, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Russell Hill (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Russell Hill 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Russell Hill
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Russell Hill questions
Which station is closest to Russell Hill?
The closest is Waddon station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Russell Hill?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups normally 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.
Why book our van in Russell Hill
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Greater London, including Russell Hill
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Russell Hill: unit bases and access
Russell Hill is about 1 mile north of Purley, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Russell Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Russell Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Waddon station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over SM6, CR8 and CR0. That could mean a shoot at a home on Link Lane, Hawker Road and Redwing Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Roundshaw (1 mile west), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Purley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (1.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Russell Hill include Wilson's School (within half a mile north) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Russell Hill
It is a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Within reach of Russell Hill are historic houses such as Addington Palace (3.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, Russell Hill has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Russell Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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