Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Sydenham, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sydenham and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Sydenham events
How our film set catering works in Sydenham
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and event crews, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Sydenham, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Sydenham (SE26, SE20, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Sydenham is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Sydenham
What’s the nearest station to Sydenham?
Sydenham station, in Sydenham itself.
Could you trade in Mayow Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you come to Sydenham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sydenham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sydenham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Places near Sydenham
Also in Sydenham
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Sydenham and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sydenham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Shooting in Sydenham: unit bases and access
Sydenham is about 3 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Bookings in Sydenham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sydenham station is in Sydenham itself.
We take the van to shoots all over SE26, SE20 and SE23 and the streets around it. From Byne Road, Lucas Road and Cator Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Sydenham, we also cover Penge (1 mile south), Crystal Palace (1 mile south-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Perry Vale (1 mile north-east) and Anerley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (1 mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Sydenham include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Sydenham include St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Sydenham High School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (2.9 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Sydenham 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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