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Film and TV set catering in East Ham, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in East Ham and the surrounding area.
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in East Ham
How our film set catering works in East Ham
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for crew lunches at base and location shoots.
In East Ham, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
As a London location, East Ham 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.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why East Ham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in East Ham?
It’s a morale boost.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Ham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Barking station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Questions from East Ham
Which station is closest to East Ham?
The closest is Barking station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can the van park in Beckton District Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in East Ham lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Shooting in East Ham: unit bases and access
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Around East Ham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from East Ham to London (7 miles away).
Historic houses near East Ham include Eastbury Manor House (1.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. East Ham is on or near the A13 and A117, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in E6, IG11, E13 and E12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A13 and A117, East Ham is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover shoots in Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Who Shop Museum (under half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Ham include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Miller's Well pub (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in East Ham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near East Ham
Other occasions in East Ham
- 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