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Film and TV set catering in Little Ilford, Greater London
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 Little Ilford.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Little Ilford
Film set catering in Little Ilford, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and location filming, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Little Ilford, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Who books film set catering in Little Ilford?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Ilford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Little Ilford include Valentines Mansion (1.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.2 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Ilford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Common questions in Little Ilford
Can the van park in Loxford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What about parking in Little Ilford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Little Ilford
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Little Ilford and the whole of Greater London
- Classic food your crew already know
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Little Ilford 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.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Little Ilford ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Little Ilford
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Little Ilford or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Manor Park station is in Little Ilford itself.
Shoots anywhere in E12, IG1 and E7 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Little Ilford include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Little Ilford School (under half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Earl of Essex pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.3 miles south)
Also near Little Ilford
Also in Little Ilford
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
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