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Film Set Catering in Chiswick
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Chiswick? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Chiswick?
Shooting in Chiswick: unit bases and access
Chiswick is about 1 mile south of Acton, in Greater London. Bookings in Chiswick come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Chiswick is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chiswick to London (about 7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chiswick are Hogarth's House (within half a mile south-west) and Chiswick House (0.5 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Greater London takes in W4 and SW14, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pumping Station Road, Dale Street and Devonshire Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Chiswick, we cover Turnham Green (1 mile south), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-east), Grove Park (1 mile south-west), Gunnersbury (1 mile west) and Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (1.2 miles east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Campden Hill and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Chiswick School (0.6 miles south) and The Swedish School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Mawson Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.3 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Chiswick, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For event crews and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots in Chiswick frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Chiswick (W4, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In December, daylight in Chiswick ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Chiswick, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Chiswick
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Chiswick and the whole of Greater London
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also in Chiswick
Chiswick questions
What’s the nearest station to Chiswick?
The closest is Chiswick station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Chiswick?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Who books film set catering in Chiswick?
It is self-contained.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Where the van can park in Chiswick
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, Chiswick is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
- 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