Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Ealing
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Ealing? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Ealing?
How our film set catering works in Ealing
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. We are often asked to cater period dramas on location and photo shoots, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Ealing, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Ealing (W5, W13, W3, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ealing. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Ealing and across Greater London
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Places near Ealing
What else we do in Ealing
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Ealing
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ealing Broadway station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Ealing
Could you trade in Walpole Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Ealing?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Ealing, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ealing, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Location catering around Ealing
Ealing is about 7 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ealing. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ealing to London (about 9 miles away).
With the A40 and B452 nearby, Ealing is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Among the historic houses close to Ealing are Pitzhanger Manor (under half a mile east) and Gunnersbury Park (1.1 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the W5, W13, W3 and NW10 postcode area. From High Street, Coleridge Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Ealing sits on or near the A40 and B452, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in South Ealing (1 mile south), Pitshanger (1 mile north), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile west) and West Ealing (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Ealing (less than half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Ealing includes Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
- Local schools include Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Great Ealing School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.5 miles east)
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Ealing is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ealing
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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