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Film Set Catering in Donnybrook Quarter
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Donnybrook Quarter and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Donnybrook Quarter
How our film set catering works in Donnybrook Quarter
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for shoots on location and seaside and period locations.
In Donnybrook Quarter, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Donnybrook Quarter (E3, E9, E20)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Donnybrook Quarter, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Donnybrook Quarter has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Donnybrook Quarter 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’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Donnybrook Quarter
Which station is closest to Donnybrook Quarter?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Donnybrook Quarter?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Donnybrook Quarter?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Shooting in Donnybrook Quarter: unit bases and access
Donnybrook Quarter is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Give us the address of your shoot in Donnybrook Quarter, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Donnybrook Quarter is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For crew arriving by train, Hackney Wick station is about 0.5 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in E3, E9 and E20. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lyal Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Old Ford (1 mile east), Fish Island (1 mile north-east), Bow (1 mile south), Hackney Wick (1 mile north-east) and Mile End (1 mile south). 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).
A little further out are Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Westfield Stratford City (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Who books film set catering in Donnybrook Quarter?
It’s self-contained.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Donnybrook Quarter include Sutton House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.1 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
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For event organisers in Donnybrook Quarter
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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