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Film Set Catering for West Hackney events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to West Hackney and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near West Hackney
Film set catering in West Hackney, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s wrap parties and photo shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
London locations around West Hackney can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- West Hackney (N16, E5, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
West Hackney is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planning a shoot in West Hackney
West Hackney is about 4 miles north of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in West Hackney will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A107 nearby, West Hackney is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Within reach of West Hackney are historic houses such as Sutton House (1.2 miles south-east) and Bruce Castle (2.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in N16, E5 and E8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Muir Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A107, West Hackney is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside West Hackney, we also cover Shacklewell (1 mile south), Stoke Newington (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north) and Upper Clapton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.1 miles south) and German Hospital (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Tawhid Boys School (under half a mile north) and The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
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.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in West Hackney. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in West Hackney
It’s self-contained.
In West Hackney and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rectory Road station serves West Hackney directly.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near West Hackney: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in West Hackney? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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West Hackney questions
Could you trade in Stoke Newington Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to West Hackney?
Rectory Road station, in West Hackney itself.
Can the van come to West Hackney?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Hackney is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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 need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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