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Film Set Catering in Colindale
Film set catering in Colindale: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Colindale?
Where the van can park in Colindale
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Colindale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our film set catering in Colindale
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it is fashion shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Colindale, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Light in Colindale lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Colindale? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Colindale for film and TV crews
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Colindale is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Colindale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Colindale to London (about 9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east. With the A5150 nearby, Colindale is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in NW9, NW4 and HA8, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Colindale is on the A5150, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Colindale we cover include West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Colindale includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Colindale
More for events in Colindale
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Colindale: your questions answered
Can the van park in Sunny Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Colindale?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Why choose film set catering in Colindale?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Colindale, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Colindale include Heath Hall (3.5 miles east) and Heath House (3.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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