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Film and TV set catering in Upton, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Upton.
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Upton
How our film set catering works in Upton
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For stills shoots and lunch at the unit base, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
London locations around Upton can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Upton: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. 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 you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Upton 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Also near Upton
Also in Upton
Location catering around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. For shoots in Upton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton to London (about 6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north.
Shoots anywhere in E7, E13 and E15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as May Road, West Road and Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upton include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Spotted Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Occasions we serve in Upton
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Upton
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
The closest is Forest Gate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
- 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