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Film Set Catering for Westcombe Park events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Westcombe Park.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Westcombe Park
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Film set catering for your shoot in Westcombe Park
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include location shoots and event crews, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots in Westcombe Park frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Westcombe Park (SE10, SE7, SE3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
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. Sunset in Westcombe Park 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.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- 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 Westcombe Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Westcombe Park
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Westcombe Park and the whole of Greater London
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Westcombe Park
What about parking in Westcombe Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Westcombe Park?
Westcombe Park has its own station: Westcombe Park station.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Planning a shoot in Westcombe Park
Westcombe Park is about 2 miles east of New Cross, in Greater London. Westcombe Park is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Westcombe Park is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Westcombe Park: Westcombe Park station.
Wherever your shoot is in SE10, SE7 and SE3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Webb Road, Horn Lane and Hardy Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile west), Greenwich (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-west) and Charlton Athletic Museum (0.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wildwood Montessori School (less than half a mile south-west) and Blackheath High School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rose of Denmark pub (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Westcombe Park
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Westcombe Park include Queen's House (1 mile west) and Eltham Palace (2.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Westcombe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Westcombe Park
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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