Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Aldersbrook, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldersbrook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Aldersbrook events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Film set catering in Aldersbrook, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For ad shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Aldersbrook often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Aldersbrook
More for events in Aldersbrook
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why choose film set catering in Aldersbrook?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Aldersbrook, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (1.5 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Shooting in Aldersbrook: unit bases and access
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Shoots in Aldersbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Aldersbrook is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
With the A116 nearby, Aldersbrook is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wanstead Park station is about 0.9 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in E11, E12 and E7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Aldersbrook sits on or near the A116, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (0.8 miles north) and Tyndale Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The George pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (1 mile west)
For event organisers in Aldersbrook
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldersbrook? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Aldersbrook 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Aldersbrook: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldersbrook?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Valentines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Aldersbrook?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Aldersbrook, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Aldersbrook, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Read more
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a 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