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Film and TV set catering in Mottingham, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Mottingham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Mottingham
Film set catering in Mottingham, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. For event crews and fashion shoots on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Shoots in Mottingham frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Location catering around Mottingham
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Across the SE9 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Mottingham to London (7 miles away).
Within reach of Mottingham are historic houses such as Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north-east) and Bromley Palace (2.2 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in SE9, SE12 and BR1, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Mottingham includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Mottingham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Mottingham
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Mottingham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
As a London location, Mottingham 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.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Mottingham?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Greater London, including Mottingham
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Mottingham
Could you trade in Chinbrook Meadows?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Mottingham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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