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Film Set Catering for West Silvertown events
Film set catering in West Silvertown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in West Silvertown
Film set catering for your shoot in West Silvertown
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include wrap parties and ad shoots, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In West Silvertown, 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.
- Where
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in West Silvertown
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
As a London location, West Silvertown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in West Silvertown
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including West Silvertown
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in West Silvertown ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shooting in West Silvertown: unit bases and access
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in the E16 area, we can bring the van to you. West Silvertown is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Custom House station, about 0.5 miles north.
Here we cover the E16 and SE10 postcode area. Local streets include Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east) and East Ham (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around West Silvertown includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
Common questions in West Silvertown
What about parking in West Silvertown?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to West Silvertown?
Custom House station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you come to West Silvertown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Silvertown. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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