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Film and TV set catering in Newington Butts, Greater London
Film set catering in Newington Butts: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Newington Butts
Film set catering for your shoot in Newington Butts
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. For music video shoots and crew morale days, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
London locations around Newington Butts can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Newington Butts (SE1, SE17, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Newington Butts
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Newington Butts is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Shooting in Newington Butts: unit bases and access
Newington Butts is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. Shoots in Newington Butts are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Newington Butts is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Elephant & Castle station is in Newington Butts itself. Among the historic houses close to Newington Butts are Benjamin Franklin House (1.4 miles north-west) and Mansion House (1.5 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the SE1, SE17 and SE11 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Dante Road, Oakey Lane and Ash Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Newington Butts is on the A302 and A3202, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Elephant and Castle (1 mile north), St George's Fields (1 mile north-west), Vauxhall (1 mile west), Lambeth (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (1.1 miles north) and Newport Street Gallery (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Newington Butts includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Crampton Primary (less than half a mile south) and Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (0.8 miles north-west) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.2 miles west)
Events we cater in Newington Butts
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Newington Butts is on or near the A302 and A3202, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
Places near Newington Butts
What else we do in Newington Butts
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Newington Butts has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Newington Butts
What about parking in Newington Butts?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Newington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to Newington Butts?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Newington Butts. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newington Butts?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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