Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Rainham, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Rainham.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Rainham
Film set catering for your shoot in Rainham
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and shoots on location.
In Rainham, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Rainham (RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. On a winter shoot near Rainham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
As a London location, Rainham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Rainham questions
What about parking in Rainham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Rainham?
Rainham (Essex) station, in Rainham itself.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
More for events in Rainham
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Rainham hosts choose us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Rainham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Location catering around Rainham
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. For shoots in Rainham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Rainham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to London (about 13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Rainham (Essex) station is in Rainham itself.
For shoots in RM13, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Rainham includes Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Rainham (within half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Phoenix pub (within half a mile west)
Occasions we serve in Rainham
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rainham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near Rainham include Rainham Hall (within half a mile west) and Eastbury Manor House (4.3 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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