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Film and TV set catering in Temple, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Temple.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Temple
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
Temple 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 will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering in Temple, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and fashion shoots on location, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Temple, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Temple questions
Which station is closest to Temple?
Temple has its own station: London Blackfriars station.
What about parking in Temple?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you come to Temple?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Temple and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Towns and villages near Temple
Other occasions in Temple
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose film set catering in Temple?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
With the A4 and A40 nearby, Temple is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Planning a shoot in Temple
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Temple or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Among the historic houses close to Temple are Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile north-east) and Benjamin Franklin House (0.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Temple has its own station, London Blackfriars station.
Here we cover the SE1, WC2H and WC2B postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Temple sits on or near the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Temple includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (less than half a mile south) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Temple: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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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. 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 us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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