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Film Set Catering in Smithfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Smithfield.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How our film set catering works in Smithfield
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and location filming, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Smithfield, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Smithfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Smithfield?
Smithfield has its own station: Farringdon station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Smithfield?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you come to Smithfield?
We do. We serve events in Smithfield and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Smithfield chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Where the van can park in Smithfield
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
As a London location, Smithfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books film set catering in Smithfield?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Smithfield include Dr Johnson's House (under half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (0.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Shooting in Smithfield: unit bases and access
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Smithfield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Smithfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farringdon station serves Smithfield directly. The A1 and A4 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Smithfield.
We take the van to shoots all over EC1V, EC1P and EC1R. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Smithfield sits on or near the A1 and A4, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Postal Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Smithfield include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Oriole pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-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