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Film Set Catering for Poplar events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Poplar. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Poplar
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How our film set catering works in Poplar
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and music video shoots.
Shoots in Poplar frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Poplar
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How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Poplar lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Events we cater in Poplar
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Access and parking
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Poplar: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Poplar?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to Poplar?
We do. Poplar is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where the van can park in Poplar
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Poplar is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. In and around Poplar, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Poplar is on or near the A102 and A1261, good for unit base access.
Wherever your shoot is in E14, SE16 and E22, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Poplar is on the A102 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Poplar we cover include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Poplar includes Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Poplar include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Poplar
Organising a club, school or community event in Poplar? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally 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