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Film Set Catering for Cricklewood events
Film set catering in Cricklewood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Cricklewood
How our film set catering works in Cricklewood
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is outside broadcasts and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Cricklewood, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Cricklewood
What else we do in Cricklewood
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cricklewood
Which station is closest to Cricklewood?
Cricklewood station, in Cricklewood itself.
Could you trade in Gladstone Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
As a London location, Cricklewood is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cricklewood
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Cricklewood
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:
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Cricklewood are Fenton House (1.7 miles east) and Heath House (1.7 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Cricklewood is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or NW2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Cricklewood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Cricklewood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Location catering around Cricklewood
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. People in Cricklewood book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Cricklewood to London (7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Cricklewood has its own station, Cricklewood station. The A407 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Cricklewood.
We cover shoots in every part of the NW2, NW6 and NW10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A407, Cricklewood is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Cricklewood, we also cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cricklewood include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near Cricklewood include Hampstead School (0.5 miles east) and Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
- 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