Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Pimlico
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Pimlico and across Greater London.
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Pimlico
How our film set catering works in Pimlico
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it’s crew treats on long shoot days and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Pimlico, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Pimlico questions
What about parking in Pimlico?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Pimlico Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can the van come to Pimlico?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pimlico. To check your date, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
Pimlico is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
More for events in Pimlico
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Location catering around Pimlico
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Bookings in Pimlico come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Pimlico is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
The A202 and A3212 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Pimlico. Nearby historic houses include Buckingham Palace (0.9 miles north) and Clarence House (1.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SW1P, SW1V and SW1W, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You’ll find Pimlico on the A202 and A3212, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Health Exhibition Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Pimlico includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pimlico Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Grosvenor School of Modern Art (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Denbigh Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Pimlico hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Pimlico: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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