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Film Set Catering for Islington events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Islington.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
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Film set catering for your shoot in Islington
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. We’re often asked to cater event crews and treat days on a long shoot, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
London locations around Islington can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Islington, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Islington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Islington and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Islington
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Islington: Essex Road station.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Islington
Can the van park in Barnard Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Islington?
Islington has its own station: Essex Road station.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you come to Islington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Islington is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Planning a shoot in Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in the N1 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
The B515 and A5203 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Islington. Within reach of Islington are historic houses such as Dr Johnson's House (1.6 miles south) and Mansion House (1.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the B515 and A5203 close by, Islington is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to shoots in Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's CofE Primary School (under half a mile east) and Islington Green School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (less than half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
Islington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
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 Islington
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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