Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Covent Garden
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Covent Garden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Covent Garden events
FAQs for Covent Garden
Can the van park in Victoria Embankment Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Covent Garden?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Film set catering for your shoot in Covent Garden
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For photo shoots and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots in Covent Garden frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Covent Garden (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Covent Garden: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Covent Garden?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Covent Garden is on or near the A301 and A400, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Places near Covent Garden
More for events in Covent Garden
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Covent Garden? 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- Lighting for early or late service
Covent Garden 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Crew catering near Covent Garden
Covent Garden is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in W1F, we can bring the van to you. Covent Garden is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Within reach of Covent Garden are historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House (less than half a mile south) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, London Charing Cross station serves Covent Garden directly.
We serve shoots across W1F, W1D and W1T and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, wherever the van can park. Covent Garden sits on or near the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Covent Garden, we cover Seven Dials (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile east), Adelphi (1 mile south), St Giles (1 mile north-west) and Clare Market (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find London Museum and Institute of Natural History (less than half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Covent Garden include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Covent Garden include London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east) and Mercers' School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Punch & Judy pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-east) and LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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