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Film Set Catering for Upton Park events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Upton Park? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Upton Park
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Upton Park is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Upton Park
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For event crews and location filming, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In Upton Park, 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.
- Location
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What else we do in Upton Park
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree how the base is left
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Common questions in Upton Park
What about parking in Upton Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Upton Park?
The closest is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Upton Park for film and TV crews
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. In and around Upton Park, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in E13, E6 and E7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Upton Park, we also cover Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Upton Park include Lister Community School (less than half a mile west) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Boleyn Tavern (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (0.8 miles east)
What affects the price in Upton Park
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Upton Park?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 1.2 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
Where the van can park in Upton Park
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Upton Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Upton Park
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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