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Film and TV set catering in Tower Hill, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Tower Hill.
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Tower Hill
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our film set catering works in Tower Hill
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for location filming and crew morale days.
In Tower Hill, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Tower Hill (SE1, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tower Hill?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
Tower Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Places near Tower Hill
Other occasions in Tower Hill
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 normally the easier option.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Tower Hill lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tower Hill
What’s the nearest station to Tower Hill?
London Fenchurch Street station, in Tower Hill itself.
What about parking in Tower Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tower Hill.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Location catering around Tower Hill
Tower Hill is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. For a shoot in Tower Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Tower Hill. Tower Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Tower Hill is on or near the A3 and A10, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, London Fenchurch Street station serves Tower Hill directly.
Anywhere in SE1, E1 and E1W, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Tower Hill on the A3 and A10, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Aldgate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Spitalfields (1 mile north), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and St George in the East (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Crypt Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Tower Hill include Lavender Pond and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Fund Academy (within half a mile north-east) and St Michael's Catholic College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Liberty Bounds pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (under half a mile north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.7 miles north)
Occasions we serve in Tower Hill
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Tower Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Tower Hill include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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