Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in North Woolwich
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in North Woolwich.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in North Woolwich
How our film set catering works in North Woolwich
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and lunch at the unit base.
Shoots in North Woolwich frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in North Woolwich
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. In and around North Woolwich, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. North Woolwich is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Woolwich Dockyard station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre.
For shoots in SE18, E16 and E6, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near North Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near North Woolwich include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
North Woolwich questions
What about parking in North Woolwich?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Beckton District Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
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, including North Woolwich.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in North Woolwich lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near North Woolwich
What else we do in North Woolwich
Where the van can park in North Woolwich
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
As a London location, North Woolwich is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in North Woolwich
It is a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Within reach of North Woolwich are historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House (2.9 miles north-east) and Queen's House (3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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