Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Nine Elms
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Nine Elms and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Nine Elms
Film set catering for your shoot in Nine Elms
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We are frequently asked to cater music video shoots and event crews, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Nine Elms often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Nine Elms (SW1V, SW8, SW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Nine Elms 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Nine Elms
Which station is closest to Nine Elms?
Battersea Park station, in Nine Elms itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Nine Elms?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Perfect for your shoot in Nine Elms
It works in any weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Nine Elms book the van for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Nine Elms: Battersea Park station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Nine Elms: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Nine Elms
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Greater London, including Nine Elms
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Shooting in Nine Elms: unit bases and access
Nine Elms is about 1 mile south of Victoria, in Greater London. Around Nine Elms, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Nine Elms is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Within reach of Nine Elms are historic houses such as Carlyle's House (1.1 miles west) and Buckingham Palace (1.3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the A3212 and A3216 nearby, Nine Elms is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in SW1V, SW8 and SW11, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Cupar Road, Ponton Road and Macduff Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A3212 and A3216, Nine Elms is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Nine Elms, we also cover Pimlico (1 mile north-east), Victoria (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile east), Chelsea (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.3 miles north) and Harrods (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Nine Elms include Pimlico Academy (0.5 miles north-east) and Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The King William IV pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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