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Film Set Catering in Silvertown
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Silvertown. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Silvertown events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Film set catering for your shoot in Silvertown
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For unit base lunches and seaside shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Silvertown, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Who books film set catering in Silvertown?
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles south-west) and Eltham Palace (3.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Silvertown: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Silvertown
Can the van park in Thames Barrier Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Silvertown?
Custom House station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. 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?
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Location catering around Silvertown
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Shoots in Silvertown are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Silvertown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For crew arriving by train, Custom House station is about 0.7 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in E16, SE10 and SE7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.9 miles north) and East Ham (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Anchor & Hope pub (under half a mile south)
- 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