Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Holloway Down, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Holloway Down and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Holloway Down events
Film set catering for your shoot in Holloway Down
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and location shoots.
In Holloway Down, unit bases are often 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
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Holloway Down lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Holloway Down, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Nearby places to Holloway Down
More for events in Holloway Down
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Holloway Down
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Maryland station, about 0.6 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What affects the price in Holloway Down
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holloway Down?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Holloway Down for film and TV crews
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. People in Holloway Down book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Holloway Down is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Holloway Down are Sutton House (2.4 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (2.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in E11, E15 and E7 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Passmore Edwards Museum (0.8 miles south) and Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Buxton School (0.5 miles north-east) and Stratford Circus (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Cart and Horses pub (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (less than half a mile north-east)
Holloway Down: your questions answered
Can the van park in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Holloway Down?
The closest is Maryland station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you come to Holloway Down?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Holloway Down and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
As a London location, Holloway Down is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Holloway Down
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock 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