Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Charlton, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Charlton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Charlton?
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Charlton has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Charlton
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it’s crew morale days and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In Charlton, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Crew catering near Charlton
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Across the SE7 area, we can bring the van to you. Charlton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Charlton station is in Charlton itself.
For shoots in SE7 and SE18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Charlton we cover include New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (under half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Victoria pub (within half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Charlton
- We cover Charlton and the whole of Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
Places near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
FAQs for Charlton
Can the van park in Charlton Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
Charlton has its own station: Charlton station.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
Charlton 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Charlton
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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