Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Mortlake
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Mortlake and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Mortlake
Where the van can park in Mortlake
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Mortlake is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Mortlake
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and commercials and music videos, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Mortlake, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Mortlake
Could you trade in Palewell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Mortlake?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Mortlake?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
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. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Also near Mortlake
Other occasions in Mortlake
Crew catering near Mortlake
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Mortlake is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Mortlake is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Mortlake are historic houses such as Chiswick House (1.3 miles north) and Hogarth's House (1.5 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the A3003 nearby, Mortlake is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Shoots anywhere in SW14, SW13 and SW15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A3003, Mortlake is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barnes Hospital (within half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Mortlake include Richmond Park Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Mortlake. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Mortlake
- Events in Mortlake and across Greater London
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Mortlake chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Mortlake
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Mortlake and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Mortlake has its own station, Mortlake station.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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