Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Coldharbour and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
Film set catering for your shoot in Coldharbour
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and treat days on a long shoot.
London locations around Coldharbour can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Nearby places to Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
Coldharbour: your questions answered
Could you trade in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Coldharbour?
Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Coldharbour?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Coldharbour and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Coldharbour. Sunset in Coldharbour 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Coldharbour
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
Coldharbour is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Shooting in Coldharbour: unit bases and access
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Coldharbour is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Coldharbour is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The A1206 and A1261 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Coldharbour.
We take the van to shoots all over the E14, SE10 and E22 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A1206 and A1261 close by, Coldharbour is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Coldharbour we cover include Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Gun pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Coldharbour hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Coldharbour and the whole of Greater London
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Coldharbour
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
In Coldharbour and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.5 miles south) and Mansion House (3.6 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- 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