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Film and TV set catering in Childs Hill, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Childs Hill.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Childs Hill
Film set catering for your shoot in Childs Hill
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for lunch at the unit base and wrap parties.
London locations around Childs Hill can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Childs Hill
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Childs Hill
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. For a shoot in Childs Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Childs Hill. Childs Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Childs Hill are historic houses such as Heath House (0.7 miles east) and Fenton House (0.8 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in NW2, NW3 and NW11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near Childs Hill include St Vedasts School For Boys (less than half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Childs Hill
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cricklewood station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Childs Hill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Childs Hill
Is parking a problem for the van in Childs Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Childs Hill?
Cricklewood station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
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Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Childs Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- 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