Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for London events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across London and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Fresh fish and chips in London
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Film set catering in London, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include crew morale days and lunch at the unit base, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
London has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. We need a level spot at base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in London and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
London: your questions answered
Could you trade in Newington Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to London?
Elephant & Castle station, in London itself.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in London? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to London
Also in London
Perfect for your shoot in London
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Elephant & Castle station serves London directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
Location catering around London
London is in Greater London. From the centre of London to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
With the A2 and A10 nearby, London is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Among the historic houses close to London are Mansion House (1 mile north) and Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find London on the A2 and A10, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). London is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter shoots near London chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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