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Film and TV set catering in St James's, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in St James's.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
Book the van in St James's
Film set catering for your shoot in St James's
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include stills shoots and seaside shoots, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in St James's frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently 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.
- Where
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in St James's
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
The A4 and A400 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to St James's.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
As a London location, St James's is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to St James's
Other occasions in St James's
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in St James's
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St James's: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in St James's
What’s the nearest station to St James's?
London Charing Cross station, in St James's itself.
What about parking in St James's?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in St James's?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to St James's?
Yes, we do. St James's is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
St James's for film and TV crews
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Give us the address of your shoot in St James's, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. St James's is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, St James's has its own station, London Charing Cross station. Among the historic houses close to St James's are Marlborough House (less than half a mile south-west) and Burlington House (within half a mile west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in W1F, W1D and W1J, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around St James's include the A4 and A400, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Tom Cribb pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile west)
- 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