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Film and TV set catering in Plashet, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Plashet.
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Plashet?
How our film set catering works in Plashet
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and lunch at the unit base.
London locations around Plashet can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Common questions in Plashet
Is parking a problem for the van in Plashet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Plashet?
The closest is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or E6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Plashet
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
As a London location, Plashet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Plashet
Other occasions in Plashet
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Plashet 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Plashet: unit bases and access
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Plashet is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Plashet is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Plashet to London (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.3 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in E6, E12 and E7 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Plashet, we also cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Plashet includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Monega Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Tyndale Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Overdraft Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Occasions we serve in Plashet
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take in Plashet and Greater London:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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