Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Southborough, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Southborough and across Greater London.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Southborough
Common questions in Southborough
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How our film set catering works in Southborough
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in Southborough often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Southborough: unit bases and access
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in Southborough will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Southborough is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Southborough to London (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bickley station, about 0.7 miles north. Southborough is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of BR2 and BR1 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile south). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Southborough include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Public House (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Southborough
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
Southborough 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Perfect for your shoot in Southborough
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Southborough, people book us for events such as:
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Historic houses near Southborough include Bromley Palace (1.4 miles north-west) and Eltham Palace (3.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Long summer days in Southborough, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Southborough? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Southborough
More for events in Southborough
- 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