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Film Set Catering for Petersham events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Petersham.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Petersham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Petersham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Film set catering in Petersham, 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. Whether it’s period dramas on location and wrap parties, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
London locations around Petersham can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Petersham
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. For a shoot in Petersham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Petersham to London (10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over the TW10 and TW1 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Petersham includes Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Nearby schools include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fox and Duck pub (under half a mile south)
Why choose film set catering in Petersham?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Petersham book the van for events such as:
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Petersham are historic houses such as Pembroke Lodge (0.5 miles south-east) and Ham House (0.5 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Petersham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Petersham
Can the van park in Marble Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Petersham?
St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to Petersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Petersham. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Also near Petersham
Also in Petersham
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Petersham lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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