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Film and TV set catering in Forest Gate, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Forest Gate.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
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Film set catering in Forest Gate, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For music video shoots and unit base lunches, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Forest Gate frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Forest Gate. At midsummer, Forest Gate has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or E7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Forest Gate?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
As a London location, Forest Gate 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Forest Gate
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Forest Gate questions
Can the van park in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Forest Gate?
Wanstead Park station, in Forest Gate itself.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forest Gate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Forest Gate
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, Forest Gate has its own station, Wanstead Park station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Location catering around Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Forest Gate and nearby villages. Forest Gate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
With the A114 and A116 nearby, Forest Gate is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Among the historic houses close to Forest Gate are Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in E7, E15 and E11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Forest Gate is on the A114 and A116, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Forest Gate include Forest Gate Community School (less than half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Hudson Bay pub (under half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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