Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Chinatown, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Chinatown and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Chinatown
How our film set catering works in Chinatown
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include location filming and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Chinatown, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
As a London location, Chinatown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chinatown
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Chinatown has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
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Perfect for your shoot in Chinatown
Rain does not stop the fryers.
In Chinatown and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Chinatown: Tottenham Court Road station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Chinatown
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Chinatown for film and TV crews
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. In and around Chinatown, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Chinatown is on or near the A4 and A301, good for unit base access. Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (under half a mile south-east) and Burlington House (under half a mile south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Chinatown is on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Chinatown include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Chinatown include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Waxy O'Connor's pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Common questions in Chinatown
Which station is closest to Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
Could you trade in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How fast is service?
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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