Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Limehouse, Greater London
Film set catering in Limehouse: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Limehouse
Film set catering in Limehouse, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and fashion shoots on location, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in Limehouse often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Limehouse (E14, E3, E1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
As a London location, Limehouse 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Limehouse
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in Limehouse, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Limehouse
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Limehouse, people book us for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Limehouse station serves Limehouse directly.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Limehouse
What else we do in Limehouse
Crew catering near Limehouse
Limehouse is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Around Limehouse, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Limehouse is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
With the A126 nearby, Limehouse is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Among the historic houses close to Limehouse are Sutton House (2.4 miles north) and Mansion House (2.5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in E14, E3 and E1, we just need to know where the van can park. From Oak Lane, Bale Road and Wharf Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Limehouse include the A126, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Limehouse, we cover Bow Common (1 mile east), Mile End (1 mile north), Ratcliff (1 mile south-west), Stepney (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Holy Trinity (0.9 miles north-west) and Museum of the Book (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Limehouse includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Limehouse include St Paul's Way Trust School (within half a mile north-east) and Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Star Of The East Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Limehouse
What about parking in Limehouse?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Limehouse.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish 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