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Film Set Catering in Selsdon
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Selsdon and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Selsdon
Film set catering in Selsdon, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for commercials and music videos and photo shoots.
Near Selsdon, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning a shoot in Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Selsdon, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Selsdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Selsdon is about 11 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Sanderstead station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in CR2 and CR0, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Selsdon include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Selsdon include The Quest Academy (under half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (under half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Selsdon and the whole of Surrey
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Common questions in Selsdon
Can the van park in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Selsdon from London?
About 11 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can the van come to Selsdon?
We do. Selsdon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Perfect for your shoot in Selsdon
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (1 mile north-east) and Down House (4.7 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
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What affects the price in Selsdon
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. On a winter shoot near Selsdon, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Selsdon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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