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Film and TV set catering in Hackney Central, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hackney Central.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hackney Central
For event organisers in Hackney Central
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About our film set catering in Hackney Central
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video shoots and event crews.
In Hackney Central, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Hackney Central (E8, E9, E2)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hackney Central
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hackney Central
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Hackney Central 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 before you book.
On the menu in Hackney Central
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Hackney Central questions
What about parking in Hackney Central?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Hackney Central?
Hackney Central has its own station: London Fields station.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hackney Central?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Hackney Central for film and TV crews
Hackney Central is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. From the centre of Hackney Central to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hackney Central is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Hackney Central include Sutton House (0.5 miles north-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Hackney Central has its own station, London Fields station.
We take the van to shoots all over the E8, E9 and E2 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Brett Road, Tudor Road and Forest Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Hackney Central is on the A107 and A1207, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include London Fields (1 mile south), Dalston (1 mile west), Hackney (1 mile east), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (2.5 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (under half a mile east) and The Urswick School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Baxter's Court pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Hackney (within half a mile north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hackney Central hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hackney Central
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Light in Hackney Central lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hackney Central? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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