Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Goodmayes, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Goodmayes? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Goodmayes
Film set catering in Goodmayes, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and shoots on location, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
London locations around Goodmayes can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Goodmayes
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Around Goodmayes, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Goodmayes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Goodmayes to London (about 10 miles away).
With the A1083 nearby, Goodmayes is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Nearby historic houses include Eastbury Manor House (2.1 miles south) and Valentines Mansion (2.1 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the IG3, RM8 and RM6 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Goodmayes sits on or near the A1083, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Goodmayes we cover include Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
A little further out are Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Schools near Goodmayes include Mayfield School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Goodmayes
Other occasions in Goodmayes
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Common questions in Goodmayes
Could you trade in South Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Goodmayes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Goodmayes 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Goodmayes, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Goodmayes hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Goodmayes
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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