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Film and TV set catering in Castle Green, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Castle Green.
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Castle Green
Film set catering in Castle Green, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for outside broadcasts and seaside shoots.
London locations around Castle Green can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Castle Green (RM9, IG11, RM8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Castle Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, Castle Green 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’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Occasions we serve in Castle Green
It is self-contained.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Castle Green, people book us for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Castle Green are historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House (1 mile west) and Rainham Hall (3.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
Also near Castle Green
Other occasions in Castle Green
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Castle Green for film and TV crews
Castle Green is about 1 mile east of Barking, in Greater London. Castle Green is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Castle Green to London (10 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Barking Riverside station, about 1 mile south.
Wherever your shoot is in RM9, IG11 and RM8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cook Road, Rugby Road and Ripple Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Castle Green, we also cover Thames View Estate (1 mile south-west), Barking Riverside (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile south-east) and Becontree (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Barking Community Hospital (1.1 miles west) and East End Women's Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Castle Green include Scrattons Eco Park.
- Nearby schools include Monteagle Primary School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include River (1.5 miles south-east)
FAQs for Castle Green
Is parking a problem for the van in Castle Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Castle Green?
The closest is Barking Riverside station, roughly 1 mile away.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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