Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Bow, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Bow.
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Bow
Events we cater in Bow
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
Bow is on or near the B142, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
Film set catering for your shoot in Bow
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and location filming, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Bow, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Bow has light until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bow
Which station is closest to Bow?
The closest is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What about parking in Bow?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Bow hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Greater London, including Bow
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bow? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
More for events in Bow
Crew catering near Bow
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Bookings in Bow come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Bow are Sutton House (1.6 miles north-west) and Mansion House (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hackney Wick station is about 0.9 miles away.
We serve shoots across the E3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street, wherever the van can park. With the B142 close by, Bow is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Clement's Hospital (under half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Lord Tredegar Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Park (0.5 miles north)
Where the van can park in Bow
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Bow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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