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Film and TV set catering in Wennington, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Wennington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Wennington
About our film set catering in Wennington
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and location filming.
In Wennington, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Wennington (RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Wennington is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Where the van can park in Wennington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
As a London location, Wennington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Shooting in Wennington: unit bases and access
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. People in Wennington book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Wennington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wennington to London (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
Shoots anywhere in RM13 start with a parking spot for the van. For shoots just outside Wennington, we cover Hacton (2 miles north), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north), Hornchurch (4 miles north) and North Ockendon (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wennington includes Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (0.9 miles north-west) and The Chafford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Lennard Arms Inn (under half a mile east)
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Wennington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Wennington?
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wennington and Greater London:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Nearby historic houses include Rainham Hall (1.5 miles north-west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.8 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Wennington
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Wennington
Which station is closest to Wennington?
Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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