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Film and TV set catering in Stratford, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stratford and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Stratford
Film set catering for your shoot in Stratford
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is stills shoots and wrap celebrations, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Stratford frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Stratford and across Greater London
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stratford? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Stratford?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stratford, people book us for occasions like:
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Stratford: Stratford (London) station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Stratford has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stratford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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.
Places near Stratford
Also in Stratford
Planning a shoot in Stratford
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. For shoots in Stratford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Historic houses near Stratford include Sutton House (2.1 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in E15, E20 and E3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Stratford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Two Puddings pub (less than half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Stratford
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Stratford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van come to Stratford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stratford. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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