Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Hackney Wick events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hackney Wick and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
Planning an event in Hackney Wick?
Occasions we serve in Hackney Wick
It’s ideal for short jobs.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Hackney Wick: Hackney Wick station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
How our film set catering works in Hackney Wick
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and seaside shoots.
In Hackney Wick, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Anywhere in E3, we can fry fresh for your crew. Hackney Wick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.3 miles west) and Mansion House (3.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in E3, E9 and E20, we can bring the van to you. From Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include V&A East (under half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Hackney Wick include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hackney Wick? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Hackney Wick: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick station, in Hackney Wick itself.
Could you trade in Mabley Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you come to Hackney Wick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hackney Wick is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Hackney Wick
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Towns and villages near Hackney Wick
Other occasions in Hackney Wick
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, Hackney Wick has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Where the van can park in Hackney Wick
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Hackney Wick 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hackney Wick
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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