Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Redbridge, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Redbridge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Redbridge
Film set catering for your shoot in Redbridge
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We are often asked to cater event crews and seaside shoots, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Redbridge, access to base can be tight, 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.
- Area
- Redbridge (IG4, IG1, IG2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Redbridge
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
Redbridge is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Redbridge: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Redbridge?
Ilford station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What about parking in Redbridge?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Redbridge?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Redbridge hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Sunset in Redbridge is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose film set catering in Redbridge?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
In Redbridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ilford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Location catering around Redbridge
Redbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. People in Redbridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Redbridge to London (about 8 miles away).
Within reach of Redbridge are historic houses such as Valentines Mansion (0.7 miles south-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.5 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Greater London takes in IG4, IG1 and IG2. From Fowey Avenue, Beehive Lane and Wycombe Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Gants Hill (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile south-east), Wanstead (1 mile west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south-west) and Newbury Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (3.3 miles south-west) and Redbridge Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Redbridge includes Pole Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Valentines High School (0.7 miles east)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (2.1 miles south-west)
- 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