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Film Set Catering for Upminster Bridge events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Upminster Bridge.
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Upminster Bridge
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
About our film set catering in Upminster Bridge
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for end-of-shoot parties and seaside shoots.
Shoots in Upminster Bridge frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Upminster Bridge (RM14, RM11, RM12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Upminster Bridge
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
Upminster Bridge 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Upminster Bridge questions
Which station is closest to Upminster Bridge?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about parking in Upminster Bridge?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upminster Bridge? 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.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Upminster Bridge has light until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Other occasions in Upminster Bridge
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Upminster Bridge
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take around Upminster Bridge:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Upminster Bridge are historic houses such as Hare Hall (2.3 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Shooting in Upminster Bridge: unit bases and access
Upminster Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Romford, in Greater London. Give us the address of your shoot in Upminster Bridge, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Upminster station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre.
We serve shoots across the RM14, RM11 and RM12 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Holme Road, Hacton Lane and Lime Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Upminster Bridge, we also cover Upminster (1 mile east), Hornchurch (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile north), Cranham (1 mile east) and Hacton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles west), Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (14 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west) and Orpington (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hornchurch Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and The Mercury Mall (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upminster Bridge include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Upminster Bridge include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Upminster Bridge hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Upminster Bridge and the whole of Greater London
- 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