Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for St Mary Cray events
Film set catering in St Mary Cray: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
Book the van in St Mary Cray
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
How our film set catering works in St Mary Cray
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are often asked to cater photo shoots and period dramas on location, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
London locations around St Mary Cray can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Location catering around St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in St Mary Cray will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. St Mary Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary Cray to London (11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to St Mary Cray are Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the A224 nearby, St Mary Cray is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. St Mary Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the BR5, BR6 and BR7 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Road, Kent Road and Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A224 close by, St Mary Cray is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near St Mary Cray include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Also near St Mary Cray
Other occasions in St Mary Cray
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St Mary Cray: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Mary Cray? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
As a London location, St Mary Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Mary Cray
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary Cray?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why St Mary Cray hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
For event organisers in St Mary Cray
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
St Mary Cray: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to St Mary Cray?
St Mary Cray has its own station: St Mary Cray station.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in St Mary Cray?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who books film set catering in St Mary Cray?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
For crew arriving by train, St Mary Cray station serves St Mary Cray directly.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- 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