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Film and TV set catering in Greengate, Greater London
Film set catering in Greengate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Greengate
About our film set catering in Greengate
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it’s music video shoots and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
London locations around Greengate can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Greengate
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Greengate
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For shoots in Greengate, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Greengate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Greengate include Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in E13, E6 and E16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Greengate we cover include Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles 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 Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Greengate includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (less than half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose film set catering in Greengate?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Greengate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is West Ham station, about 1 mile west.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
FAQs for Greengate
Can the van park in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Greengate?
West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
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 to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Greengate: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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