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Film and TV set catering in Mildmay, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Mildmay.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Mildmay
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Mildmay, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and lunch at the unit base, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
London locations around Mildmay can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Mildmay
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever the occasion in Mildmay, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
The A1199 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Mildmay.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Mildmay lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Mildmay questions
Could you trade in Highbury Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What about parking in Mildmay?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
Mildmay is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Mildmay: unit bases and access
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. For shoots in Mildmay, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Mildmay. Mildmay is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Mildmay has its own station, Dalston Kingsland station. Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (1.4 miles east) and Mansion House (2.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in N1, N16 and E8, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Mildmay is on the A1199, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Mildmay include Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Mildmay include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles west) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Army and Navy pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (under half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including Mildmay
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near Mildmay
Also in Mildmay
- 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