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Film and TV set catering in London Docklands, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in London Docklands.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in London Docklands?
Who books film set catering in London Docklands?
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
With the A1206 and A1261 nearby, London Docklands is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Film set catering for your shoot in London Docklands
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and period dramas on location, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots in London Docklands often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- London Docklands (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, London Docklands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in London Docklands
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Towns and villages near London Docklands
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What affects the price in London Docklands
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
London Docklands questions
What’s the nearest station to London Docklands?
Canary Wharf station, in London Docklands itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in London Docklands?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near London Docklands: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
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 check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in London Docklands? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
London Docklands for film and TV crews
London Docklands is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Give us the address of your shoot in London Docklands, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Historic houses near London Docklands include Queen's House (1.8 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 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: Canary Wharf station is in London Docklands itself.
Wherever your shoot is in E14, SE16 and E22, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. London Docklands sits on or near the A1206 and A1261, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Canary Wharf (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (2 miles south) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near London Docklands include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.9 miles north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can 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