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Film and TV set catering in Lee, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Lee. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Lee
Film set catering for your shoot in Lee
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it is crew lunches at base and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In Lee, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Lee?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lee and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Lee include Eltham Palace (1.7 miles east) and Queen's House (2.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Lee lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Lee is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Other occasions in Lee
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Crew catering near Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. Lee is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Lee is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lee to London (about 6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lee has its own station, Lee station.
Wherever your shoot is in SE12, SE13 and SE3, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lee, we also cover Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lee include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile north) and International Academy of Greenwich (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Edmund Halley pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lee hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Common questions in Lee
What’s the nearest station to Lee?
Lee station, in Lee itself.
Can the van park in Manor House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
- 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