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Film Set Catering in Hoxton
Film set catering in Hoxton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Hoxton
About our film set catering in Hoxton
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s location filming and ad shoots, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Hoxton, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Hoxton
Could you trade in Shoreditch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Hoxton?
Hoxton station, in Hoxton itself.
How do you handle 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.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Other occasions in Hoxton
For event organisers in Hoxton
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning a shoot in Hoxton
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Hoxton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hoxton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Hoxton is on or near the A1200 and A1208, good for unit base access. Within reach of Hoxton are historic houses such as Mansion House (1.4 miles south) and Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in N1, N1P and EC1V, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include City Road, Noel Road and East Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A1200 and A1208, Hoxton is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Hoxton, we also cover Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Hoxton is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west) and Hackney Walk (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile south-east) and Islington Green School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stag's Head pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.9 miles north-west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
Hoxton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Hoxton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Events we cater in Hoxton
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hoxton and Greater London:
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, Hoxton station is in Hoxton itself.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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