Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Maryland
Film set catering in Maryland: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
Book the van in Maryland
Events we cater in Maryland
It’s self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in Maryland, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Maryland: Stratford (London) station.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
How our film set catering works in Maryland
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We are often asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and wrap parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Maryland, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Maryland (E15, E20, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Maryland
What about parking in Maryland?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Maryland?
Maryland has its own station: Stratford (London) station.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Maryland? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Maryland
Other occasions in Maryland
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Maryland is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. On a winter shoot near Maryland, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Maryland, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Shooting in Maryland: unit bases and access
Maryland is about 3 miles south of Walthamstow, in Greater London. For shoots in Maryland, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Maryland is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Within reach of Maryland are historic houses such as Sutton House (2.1 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the E15, E20 and E7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Cam Road, Ward Road and Wise Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stratford (1 mile west), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Holloway Down (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (under half a mile east) and Tower of London (4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Carpenters Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Two Puddings pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (less than half a mile south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Maryland
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Maryland and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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