Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Aldwych events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldwych? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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A chip van near Aldwych
How our film set catering works in Aldwych
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and seaside shoots.
London locations around Aldwych can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Questions from Aldwych
Could you trade in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Aldwych?
London Charing Cross station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Aldwych.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. On a winter shoot near Aldwych, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldwych? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
Aldwych is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Nearby places to Aldwych
More for events in Aldwych
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Aldwych hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Aldwych for film and TV crews
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Aldwych to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Aldwych is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Aldwych are Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The A4 and A301 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Aldwych.
We cover shoots in every part of W1D, WC2H and W1F. From Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A4 and A301, Aldwych is simple for us to get to with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Aldwych
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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