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Film Set Catering in Puddle Dock
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Puddle Dock? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Puddle Dock
How our film set catering works in Puddle Dock
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
In Puddle Dock, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Puddle Dock (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Puddle Dock: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Puddle Dock? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Puddle Dock
What about parking in Puddle Dock?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Puddle Dock?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Puddle Dock.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
For event organisers in Puddle Dock
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
Puddle Dock 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.
On the menu in Puddle Dock
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Puddle Dock
Also in Puddle Dock
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Greater London, including Puddle Dock
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Puddle Dock for film and TV crews
Puddle Dock is in Greater London. People in Puddle Dock book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Puddle Dock to London (17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (4.1 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of RM14. Close by, we cover shoots in Cranham (1 mile west), North Ockendon (1 mile south), Upminster (2 miles west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles west) and Emerson Park (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Orpington (15 miles south-west), Plaistow (12 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west), New Cross (15 miles south-west) and Romford (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (1.7 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Puddle Dock includes Cranham Brickfields.
- Local schools include Hall Mead School (1.4 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Occasions we serve in Puddle Dock
It needs no kitchen on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Upminster station, about 1.9 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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