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Film Set Catering for Woodcote Green events
Film set catering in Woodcote Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Woodcote Green
About our film set catering in Woodcote Green
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and location shoots.
Shoots in Woodcote Green frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Woodcote Green (CR8, SM6, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Woodcote Green has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
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. You can use our quote form.
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Shooting in Woodcote Green: unit bases and access
Woodcote Green is about 1 mile west of Purley, in Greater London. For shoots in Woodcote Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Woodcote Green. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (3.6 miles west) and Fitznells Manor (4.5 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the CR8, SM6 and SM5 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Farm Lane, Elton Road and Green Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Woodcote Green, we also cover Little Woodcote (1 mile west), Woodcote (1 mile south-east), Peaks Hill (1 mile east), Roundshaw (1 mile north-east) and Russell Hill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.6 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital For Children (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodcote Green include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Laleham Lea School (0.8 miles north-east) and Woodcote Primary School (0.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodcote Green
Which station is closest to Woodcote Green?
Reedham (London) station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Carshalton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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’s crisp.
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. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Woodcote Green
Also in Woodcote Green
Where the van can park in Woodcote Green
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
Woodcote Green 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 will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woodcote Green
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Occasions we serve in Woodcote Green
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Reedham (London) station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- 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