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Film and TV set catering in Plaistow, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Plaistow? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Plaistow
How our film set catering works in Plaistow
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in Plaistow frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Plaistow (BR1, BR2, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light in Plaistow lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Plaistow 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’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For event organisers in Plaistow
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Plaistow
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sundridge Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
Plaistow questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Plaistow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Plaistow?
Sundridge Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Shooting in Plaistow: unit bases and access
Plaistow is about 1 mile north of Bromley, in Greater London. From the centre of Plaistow to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of Plaistow are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (1.2 miles south-east) and Eltham Palace (2.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the BR1, BR2 and BR3 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Saxon Road, Arcus Road and Croft Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Plaistow, we cover Downham (1 mile north), Sundridge (1 mile east), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile south) and Chinbrook (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Plaistow include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Plaistow include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles south)
- 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