Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Shoreditch events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Shoreditch? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Shoreditch?
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Film set catering in Shoreditch, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater period dramas on location and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in Shoreditch often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Shoreditch is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shoreditch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Shoreditch
More for events in Shoreditch
For event organisers in Shoreditch
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The length of service
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Crew catering near Shoreditch
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Across the E1 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 764 places across Greater London.
Among the historic houses close to Shoreditch are Mansion House (1 mile south-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the A1 and A10 nearby, Shoreditch is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
We cover shoots in every part of the E1, E2 and N1 postcode area. Local streets include New Road, Moor Lane and City Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Shoreditch on the A1 and A10, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Dennis Severs' House (less than half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Shoreditch include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Former London Apprentice pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Common questions in Shoreditch
Can the van park in Artillery Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What about parking in Shoreditch?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Shoreditch, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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