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Film Set Catering in Clerkenwell
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Clerkenwell. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Clerkenwell
Location catering around Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Clerkenwell or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Clerkenwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Clerkenwell is on or near the A1 and A5201, good for unit base access. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Clerkenwell has its own station, Farringdon station.
Anywhere in N1, EC1V and WC1X, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Clerkenwell we cover include Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (within half a mile west). The countryside around Clerkenwell includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sekforde pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Film set catering for your shoot in Clerkenwell
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include photo shoots and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in Clerkenwell frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Clerkenwell?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Clerkenwell, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Among the historic houses close to Clerkenwell are Dr Johnson's House (0.8 miles south) and Mansion House (1.1 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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’s crisp.
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Clerkenwell questions
Can the van park in King Square Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Clerkenwell?
Farringdon station, in Clerkenwell itself.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
As a London location, Clerkenwell 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 will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Clerkenwell
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter shoots near Clerkenwell chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Clerkenwell, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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- 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