Film & Commercial Shoots

An East London Café
Worth Shooting In

Columbia Road · Available Mon–Fri · From £350

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Columbia Road, E2 7RG

Genuine character. No set dressing required.

Jack Garcia Coffee & Pastry sits in the heart of one of London's most filmed streets. Available Monday to Friday — when we're not open to customers — the space offers authentic independent café character, beautiful natural light, and a world-famous backdrop that no studio can replicate.

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Why Jack Garcia

What the space offers

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Large Front Window

Exceptional natural light throughout the day. The window is a key feature — it gives the space an open, airy quality that's very hard to find in London.

Authentic Café Aesthetic

A genuine independent — not a chain, not a set. The kind of space production companies spend weeks looking for. It reads as immediately real.

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Columbia Road Location

Steps from the world-famous flower market on one of East London's most recognised and most-filmed streets. The exterior alone is a location.

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Crew Catering Available

Fresh coffee and pastries for your crew at £12 per person. No other location in the area offers this — it makes a long shoot day noticeably easier.

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Easy Load-In

Street-level access, ground floor throughout, no stairs for equipment. Straightforward for kit-heavy productions.

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Sunday Pre-Market Slots

6am–10am on Sunday mornings, before the market opens. An empty Columbia Road in morning light — genuinely rare and available only here.

Pricing

Rates

Introductory day rates, reflecting genuine value for a prime London filming location. All rates include a standard clean. Larger productions and multi-day bookings welcome — just ask.

Half Day
£350
up to 4 hours · Mon–Fri
  • Social content, interviews, editorial
  • Maximum 8 crew
  • AM or PM slot
  • Cleaning included
Extended Day
£850
up to 12 hours · Mon–Fri
  • Feature film, large productions
  • Maximum 15 crew
  • Includes late wrap
  • Cleaning included
Sunday Pre-Market
£750
6am–10am (4 hours)
  • Empty Columbia Road backdrop
  • Best natural morning light
  • Must clear before market opens
  • Extremely rare slot — enquire early

Add-Ons

Extras

All add-ons confirmed at time of booking. Catering must be pre-ordered 48 hours in advance.

☕ Barista on-site (per hour) +£35/hr
🥐 Crew catering (pastries + coffee) +£12pp
🌅 Early access before 7am +£100
🌙 Late wrap after 6pm +£150
🔑 Key holder on-site all day +£150
🧹 Deep clean (large crew) +£125
Production Types

Ideal For

We've hosted a range of productions. If your shoot type isn't listed, just ask — we're flexible.

Brand Campaigns Film & TV Scenes Editorial Photography Social Media Content Music Videos Corporate Video Interviews & Talking Heads Food & Drink Campaigns Fashion Shoots Influencer Content

Before You Book

Practical Details

Everything you need to know before making an enquiry.

Address
150 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG
Nearest Transport
Hoxton (Overground) · Bethnal Green (Central)
Maximum Crew
15 people · larger by prior arrangement
Insurance Required
Minimum £5m public liability — proof required before access
Damage Deposit
£300–£500 · refunded within 5 working days
Payment
Full payment required before access · invoiced through company
Cancellation
Full fee retained within 14 days · 50% within 30 days
Restrictions
No drilling or wall fixings · smoke machines by agreement only

Ready to book a scout or shoot?

We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Scout visits are welcome — just get in touch and we'll arrange a time.

Email Us to Enquire locations@jackgarcia.co.uk  ·  150 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG