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Film Set Catering in Hacton
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Hacton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Hacton
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Light in Hacton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hacton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Hacton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap parties and location shoots.
In Hacton, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Shooting in Hacton: unit bases and access
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hacton and the surrounding area. Hacton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of Greater London takes in RM12, RM14 and RM13, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hacton we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Local schools include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Hacton
More for events in Hacton
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
Hacton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Hacton
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
Historic houses near Hacton include Rainham Hall (2.1 miles south-west) and Hare Hall (3.4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
Questions from Hacton
Is parking a problem for the van in Hacton?
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 Hacton?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll 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 and we’ll go through it.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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