Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Rotherhithe events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Rotherhithe. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Rotherhithe
Planning a shoot in Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. People in Rotherhithe book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Rotherhithe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Rotherhithe is on or near the A200, good for unit base access. Within reach of Rotherhithe are historic houses such as Queen's House (2.1 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE8 and E1W, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Rotherhithe on the A200, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Rotherhithe we cover include Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (under half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship York pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Rotherhithe, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and live events and broadcasts, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Rotherhithe, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Common questions in Rotherhithe
Is parking a problem for the van in Rotherhithe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Rotherhithe: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your shoot in Rotherhithe
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Rotherhithe: Canada Water station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rotherhithe?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Rotherhithe
- We cover Rotherhithe and the whole of Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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