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Film Set Catering for Clapham Junction events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Clapham Junction and across Greater London.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Clapham Junction
About our film set catering in Clapham Junction
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and commercials and music videos, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Clapham Junction, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Clapham Junction (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
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. On a winter shoot near Clapham Junction, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Clapham Junction? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose film set catering in Clapham Junction?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Clapham Junction and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Clapham Junction is on or near the A3207, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
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Also in Clapham Junction
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Clapham Junction. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Clapham Junction and across Greater London
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Clapham Junction
Could you trade in Imperial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Clapham Junction?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Shooting in Clapham Junction: unit bases and access
Clapham Junction is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. For shoots in Clapham Junction, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Clapham Junction is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include Carlyle's House (1.4 miles north) and Fulham Palace (2.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Clapham Junction station is in Clapham Junction itself.
Here we cover the SW11, SW18 and SW4 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on York Road, Este Road and Home Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Clapham Junction on the A3207, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Clapham Junction, we also cover Battersea (1 mile south-east), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Baynard's Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Local schools include Thames Christian College (less than half a mile north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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