Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Farringdon, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Farringdon? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Farringdon
Who books film set catering in Farringdon?
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
Farringdon is on or near the A1 and A4, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
Film set catering in Farringdon, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For wrap parties and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
London locations around Farringdon can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
As a London location, Farringdon 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Farringdon
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farringdon?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Farringdon and the whole of Greater London
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Farringdon
What’s the nearest station to Farringdon?
Farringdon has its own station: Farringdon station.
Could you trade in Barbican Conservatory?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Winter shoots near Farringdon chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Planning a shoot in Farringdon
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cover Farringdon as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Farringdon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Farringdon: Farringdon station. Historic houses near Farringdon include Dr Johnson's House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the EC1V, EC1R and EC1P postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Farringdon include the A1 and A4, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Finsbury Health Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Farringdon
Also in Farringdon
- 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