Forman's Fish Island
London · E3
Amenities
Summary
A working salmon smokehouse on Fish Island in east London — production floor, restaurant, and terrace overlooking the Olympic stadium site with Hackney Wick canal-side character.
About this location
Forman’s is a salmon-smoking operation on Fish Island, the narrow strip of land between the River Lea and Hackney Cut in east London. The company has smoked salmon on this site for over a century and rebuilt on Fish Island after being displaced by the 2012 Olympic development. The building contains a working production floor (smoking, curing, slicing), a restaurant at mezzanine level, and a rooftop terrace with direct sight-lines to the London Stadium.
The industrial floor has raw brick walls, stainless-steel production tables, and the timber smoking cabinets that give the space its primary visual character. The canal-side setting — Fish Island sits between two waterways — adds an East London industrial- environment within walking distance of Hackney Wick.
For productions, Forman’s gives several distinct options: a working food-production environment, a canal-side East London industrial exterior, a restaurant interior with stadium views, or a rooftop. The building is privately owned and has been hired for film, photography, and events. Direct approach to the management is the route for hire.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access available — dedicated entry for kit and set dressing.
- Public transit
- London has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Forman's Fish Island?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Forman's Fish Island itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Forman's Fish Island?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Forman's Fish Island. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in London you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Forman's Fish Island?
- Forman's Fish Island sits in the ££ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Forman's Fish Island?
- Forman's Fish Island can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Forman's Fish Island before?
- Forman's Fish Island appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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