Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Belsize Park, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Belsize Park and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Belsize Park
Crew catering near Belsize Park
Belsize Park is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Belsize Park and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Historic houses near Belsize Park include Keats House (0.8 miles north) and 2 Willow Road (0.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in NW3, NW5 and NW1, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Haverstock (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.8 miles west) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Belsize Park include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Washington pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east)
Film set catering in Belsize Park, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re often asked to cater crew morale days and outside broadcasts, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Belsize Park, 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
- Belsize Park (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
As a London location, Belsize Park 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Belsize Park
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
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 normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Working with your venue
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Belsize Park? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter shoots near Belsize Park chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Belsize Park?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever the occasion in Belsize Park, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is South Hampstead station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Belsize Park questions
What’s the nearest station to Belsize Park?
South Hampstead station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
What about parking in Belsize Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
- 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