Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in St Johns, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Johns? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
Book the van in St Johns
How our film set catering works in St Johns
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In St Johns, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Other occasions in St Johns
Where the van can park in St Johns
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
St Johns 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 you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in St Johns
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
St Johns questions
Which station is closest to St Johns?
St Johns station, in St Johns itself.
Can the van park in Brookmill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Johns?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including St Johns
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, St Johns has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Crew catering near St Johns
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. For shoots in St Johns, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For crew arriving by train, St Johns station is in St Johns itself. Within reach of St Johns are historic houses such as Queen's House (1.1 miles north-east) and Eltham Palace (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of SE13, SE10 and SE8. From Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find St Johns on the A2210 and A2211, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside St Johns, we cover New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Miller General Hospital (under half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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