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Film Set Catering in Romford
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Romford.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Romford
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About our film set catering in Romford
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and live events and broadcasts, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Romford, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Romford
What else we do in Romford
Who books film set catering in Romford?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Romford, people book us for events such as:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
The A1251 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Romford.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Romford and the whole of Greater London
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See how we price or the cost guide.
Romford: your questions answered
Could you trade in Lodge Farm Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Romford?
Romford has its own station: Romford station.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
What affects the price in Romford
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Romford chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Romford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Crew catering near Romford
Romford is in Greater London. Around Romford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Romford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Romford to London (13 miles away).
Within reach of Romford are historic houses such as Hare Hall (1.4 miles north-east) and Rainham Hall (4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Romford station is in Romford itself.
Wherever your shoot is in RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Market Place and Market Link, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A1251 close by, Romford is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (within half a mile east)
- 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