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Film Set Catering in Wapping
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Wapping. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
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A chip van near Wapping
Planning a shoot in Wapping
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Shoots in Wapping are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wapping is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Wapping include Mansion House (1.3 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.1 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A101 and A1210 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Wapping.
Shoots anywhere in E1, E1W and SE16 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Wapping is on the A101 and A1210, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Wapping include Hermitage Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Town of Ramsgate pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Wapping, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and unit base lunches.
In Wapping, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Wapping
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
As a London location, Wapping is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wapping
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Wapping
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Wapping has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Wapping hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Wapping
Which station is closest to Wapping?
Wapping has its own station: Wapping station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Wapping?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wapping?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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