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Film Set Catering for Hackney events
Film set catering in Hackney: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Hackney?
Location catering around Hackney
Hackney is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We cover Hackney as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
The A107 and B113 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hackney. Among the historic houses close to Hackney are Sutton House (within half a mile north-west) and Mansion House (2.8 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in E9, E8, E3 and E5, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Homerton High Street, Primrose Square and St John's Church Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Hackney include the A107 and B113, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Homerton (1 mile north), Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney Central (1 mile west), London Fields (1 mile south-west) and Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Homerton University Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Hackney includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Hackney include Cardinal Pole Catholic School (under half a mile north) and The Urswick School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Chesham Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
How our film set catering works in Hackney
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include photo shoots and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots in Hackney frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Hackney (E9, E8, E3, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
For event organisers in Hackney
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hackney: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Hackney questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Hackney?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hackney?
Hackney has its own station: Homerton station.
Do you come to Hackney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hackney is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. 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 book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
As a London location, Hackney is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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