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Film and TV set catering in Widmore, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Widmore and the surrounding area.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Widmore
How our film set catering works in Widmore
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Shoots in Widmore frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Widmore
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR1, we can bring the van to you. Widmore is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Bickley station is in Widmore itself. Widmore is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in BR1, BR2 and BR7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Widmore, we also cover Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Widmore include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bird In Hand Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Widmore and the whole of Greater London
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Widmore
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Widmore? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
FAQs for Widmore
Is parking a problem for the van in Widmore?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Events we cater in Widmore
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Widmore include Bromley Palace (1.1 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Widmore ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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