Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Aldgate
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Aldgate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Aldgate?
Film set catering in Aldgate, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
London locations around Aldgate can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Aldgate: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldgate?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Aldgate has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Aldgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Aldgate
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Aldgate, and we will check the date and send a price.
Location catering around Aldgate
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. For a shoot in Aldgate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Aldgate is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, London Fenchurch Street station is in Aldgate itself. The A3 and A10 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Aldgate.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and SE1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A3 and A10, Aldgate is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Aldgate, we also cover Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Minories (less than half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Fund Academy (within half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find East India Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Who books film set catering in Aldgate?
It is a morale boost.
In Aldgate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
Historic houses near Aldgate include Mansion House (0.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.3 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Also near Aldgate
Other occasions in Aldgate
- 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