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Film and TV set catering in Holborn, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Holborn? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Holborn
About our film set catering in Holborn
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and location shoots.
In Holborn, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
Holborn 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Holborn: your questions answered
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Holborn?
Farringdon station, in Holborn itself.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Holborn?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Holborn?
We do. We serve events in Holborn and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your shoot in Holborn
It’s self-contained.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
Among the historic houses close to Holborn are Dr Johnson's House (within half a mile south-east) and Benjamin Franklin House (1 mile south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Shooting in Holborn: unit bases and access
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. For a shoot in Holborn, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Holborn. Holborn is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
The A4 and A40 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Holborn. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farringdon station is in Holborn itself.
For shoots in WC1X, WC1N and EC1R, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A4 and A40 close by, Holborn is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Postal Museum (within half a mile north) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Holborn include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include City Academy (less than half a mile north) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Yorkshire Grey pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.5 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. In December, daylight in Holborn ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Holborn
More for events in Holborn
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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