Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Bakers Arms events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Bakers Arms. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Bakers Arms
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Bakers Arms 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Film set catering in Bakers Arms, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and stills shoots.
London locations around Bakers Arms can have tight access, 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.
- Area
- Bakers Arms (E17, E10, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Bakers Arms
Other occasions in Bakers Arms
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bakers Arms? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Perfect for your shoot in Bakers Arms
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Bakers Arms include Sutton House (2.5 miles south-west) and Bruce Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Bakers Arms
Is parking a problem for the van in Bakers Arms?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Bakers Arms?
Leyton Midland Road station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning a shoot in Bakers Arms
Bakers Arms is about 4 miles north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bakers Arms and nearby villages. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Leyton Midland Road station, about 0.5 miles south-east. The A112 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Bakers Arms.
This part of Greater London takes in E17, E10 and E11. Your shoot could be at a house on Ivy Road, Ely Road and Elm Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A112, Bakers Arms is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Walthamstow Village (1 mile north), Leyton (1 mile south), Leyton Grange (1 mile south), Walthamstow (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.9 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Bakers Arms includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Leyton Sixth Form College (within half a mile east) and Warwick School for Boys (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The European pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.1 miles north)
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Bakers Arms is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bakers Arms
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Bakers Arms
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Bakers Arms and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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