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Film Set Catering in Sanderstead
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Sanderstead. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Sanderstead
Film set catering in Sanderstead, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and period dramas on location.
In Sanderstead, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter shoots near Sanderstead chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Sanderstead
Could you trade in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Sanderstead?
Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Perfect for your shoot in Sanderstead
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Sanderstead are historic houses such as Addington Palace (2.3 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Sanderstead and across Greater London
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Sanderstead
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sanderstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often 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.
Crew catering near Sanderstead
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sanderstead and nearby villages. Sanderstead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Riddlesdown station is about 0.8 miles away. Sanderstead is on or near the A2022, good for unit base access.
We take the van to shoots all over CR2 and CR8 and the streets around it. Local streets include Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Sanderstead sits on or near the A2022, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
Places near Sanderstead
More for events in Sanderstead
- 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