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Film Set Catering in Upminster
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Upminster and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Upminster
Film set catering in Upminster, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For location filming and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In Upminster, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Upminster: unit bases and access
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in Upminster will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Upminster is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Upminster are historic houses such as Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in RM14 and RM11, we just need to know where the van can park. From Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Local schools include Eastbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Why choose film set catering in Upminster?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Upminster: Upminster station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Upminster
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In December, daylight in Upminster ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Upminster: your questions answered
Can the van park in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
Do you come to Upminster?
We do. Upminster is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Places near Upminster
Also in Upminster
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Upminster? 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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Upminster hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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