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Film Set Catering for Ratcliff events
Film set catering in Ratcliff: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
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Film set catering in Ratcliff, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and ad shoots, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Ratcliff, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Ratcliff (E1, E14, SE16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Ratcliff
Ratcliff is about 1 mile east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Shoots in Ratcliff are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Ratcliff is on or near the A101 and A126, good for unit base access. Within reach of Ratcliff are historic houses such as Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Sutton House (2.6 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in E1, E14 and SE16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Wharf Lane, Glamis Road and Salter Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A101 and A126 close by, Ratcliff is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Ratcliff, we also cover Shadwell (1 mile south), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Limehouse (1 mile north-east), Stepney (1 mile north) and Wapping (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Pumphouse Educational Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (within half a mile north-west) and Stepney Jewish School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The British Prince Public House (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1 mile north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles west)
Why choose film set catering in Ratcliff?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ratcliff and Greater London:
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Limehouse station serves Ratcliff directly.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Ratcliff is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ratcliff, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What affects the price in Ratcliff
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Ratcliff questions
What about parking in Ratcliff?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Ratcliff?
Ratcliff has its own station: Limehouse station.
Do you come to Ratcliff?
We do. We serve events in Ratcliff and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ratcliff.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Ratcliff hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Ratcliff
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
Ratcliff 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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