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Film Set Catering in Hackney Marshes
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Hackney Marshes.
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Hackney Marshes?
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hackney Marshes
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater music video shoots and shoots on location, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in Hackney Marshes frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Hackney Marshes or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
With the A106 nearby, Hackney Marshes is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Hackney Marshes include Sutton House (1.1 miles south-west) and Bruce Castle (3.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in E5, E10 and E9, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Hackney Marshes include the A106, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Hackney Marshes, we also cover Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hackney Marshes includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Hackney Marshes include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Hackney Marshes chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Hackney Marshes?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hackney Marshes and Greater London:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hackney Marshes
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Hackney Marshes
What about parking in Hackney Marshes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Leyton Jubilee Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Towns and villages near Hackney Marshes
What else we do in Hackney Marshes
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Hackney Marshes 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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