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Film and TV set catering in Leytonstone, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Leytonstone and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Leytonstone
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Film set catering for your shoot in Leytonstone
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and wrap parties.
In Leytonstone, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Leytonstone (E11, E10)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Leytonstone
Other occasions in Leytonstone
Leytonstone for film and TV crews
Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. Around Leytonstone, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Leytonstone to London (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Leytonstone: Leytonstone High Road station.
This part of Greater London takes in E11 and E10. Local streets include Bush Road, James Lane and Clare Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile east), Leyton (1 mile west), Holloway Down (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (0.8 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Leytonstone includes Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
- Schools near Leytonstone include Connaught School for Girls (within half a mile south-west) and Forest School (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Leytonstone
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Sutton House (3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Leytonstone?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Greater London, including Leytonstone
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Leytonstone, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Leytonstone: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Leytonstone?
Leytonstone High Road station, in Leytonstone itself.
Could you trade in Leyton Jubilee Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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