Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in South Bank, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to South Bank and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in South Bank
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why South Bank hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in South Bank and across Greater London
Film set catering in South Bank, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For music video shoots and seaside shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
London locations around South Bank can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. 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.
- Area
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Also near South Bank
What else we do in South Bank
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Common questions in South Bank
Is parking a problem for the van in South Bank?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Jubilee Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in South Bank?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near South Bank: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in South Bank, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in South Bank?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In South Bank, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
South Bank is on or near the A301 and A302, good for unit base access.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
South Bank for film and TV crews
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. We cover South Bank as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. South Bank is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, London Waterloo station serves South Bank directly. Within reach of South Bank are historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House (within half a mile north-west) and Marlborough House (0.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We serve shoots across the SE1, WC2E and WC2N postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A301 and A302 close by, South Bank is easy for us to reach. Other places close to South Bank we cover include Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (within half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Hole In The Wall pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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