Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in St Margarets, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and 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 Margarets.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in St Margarets
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How our film set catering works in St Margarets
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and wrap celebrations.
In St Margarets, 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 Margarets (TW1, TW7, TW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in St Margarets
What’s the nearest station to St Margarets?
St Margarets has its own station: St Margarets (London) station.
What about parking in St Margarets?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
St Margarets is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near St Margarets
More for events in St Margarets
Planning a shoot in St Margarets
St Margarets is about 1 mile north-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Margarets. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Margarets to London (10 miles away).
With the A316 and A3004 nearby, St Margarets is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in St Margarets: St Margarets (London) station.
Wherever your shoot is in TW1, TW7 and TW9, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Eve Road, Park Road and Crown Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. St Margarets is on the A316 and A3004, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to St Margarets we cover include Isleworth (1 mile north-west), Richmond (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south) and Twickenham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (0.8 miles south) and Treaty Centre (2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include Orleans Park School (0.7 miles south) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Turks Head pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Occasions we serve in St Margarets
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
Among the historic houses close to St Margarets are Richmond House (1 mile south) and Ham House (1.1 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near St Margarets chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in St Margarets? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the price in St Margarets
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Margarets? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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