Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Sidcup, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sidcup? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
Book the van in Sidcup
How our film set catering works in Sidcup
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater stills shoots and event crews, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Sidcup, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Sidcup 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sidcup
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Towns and villages near Sidcup
More for events in Sidcup
Occasions we serve in Sidcup
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
With the A211 and A2001 nearby, Sidcup is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sidcup: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or DA14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sidcup? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Common questions in Sidcup
Which station is closest to Sidcup?
Sidcup has its own station: Sidcup station.
Could you trade in Waring Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Shooting in Sidcup: unit bases and access
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sidcup. Sidcup is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sidcup to London (10 miles away).
Within reach of Sidcup are historic houses such as Danson House (1.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Sidcup station is in Sidcup itself. Sidcup is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A211 and A2001 close by, Sidcup is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alma pub (within half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Sidcup and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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