Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in West Ham, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in West Ham and across Greater London.
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in West Ham?
Film set catering for your shoot in West Ham
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater unit base lunches and live events and broadcasts, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots in West Ham frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What affects the price in West Ham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, West Ham has light until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in West Ham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in West Ham
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
As a London location, West Ham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in West Ham
Is parking a problem for the van in West Ham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to West Ham?
West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in West Ham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Occasions we serve in West Ham
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in West Ham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (2.9 miles west) and Valentines Mansion (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover West Ham and the whole of Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
For event organisers in West Ham
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Crew catering near West Ham
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in West Ham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. West Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is West Ham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of E15, E13 and E7. Local streets include Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside West Ham, we also cover Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Ham include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include West Ham Church School (under half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
More for events in West Ham
- 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