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Film and TV set catering in Hampstead Garden Suburb, Greater London
Film set catering in Hampstead Garden Suburb: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
Planning a shoot in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Hampstead Garden Suburb is about 1 mile south-west of East Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in the NW11 area, we can bring the van to you. Hampstead Garden Suburb is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hampstead Garden Suburb to London (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of Hampstead Garden Suburb are historic houses such as Heath Hall (0.8 miles south-east) and Kenwood House (1.1 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A1 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hampstead Garden Suburb.
We serve shoots across NW11, N2 and N3. Whether your shoot is on Maya Road, Oakwood Road and Bigwood Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Hampstead Garden Suburb on the A1, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Temple Fortune (1 mile west), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), Golders Green (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile south) and Vale of Health (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles north) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hampstead Garden Suburb include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Brookland Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and The King Alfred School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old White Lion pub (0.9 miles east)
About our film set catering in Hampstead Garden Suburb
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and crew morale days, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Hampstead Garden Suburb, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11, N2, N3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
FAQs for Hampstead Garden Suburb
Can the van park in Lyttelton Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to Hampstead Garden Suburb?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hampstead Garden Suburb is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Hampstead Garden Suburb
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Perfect for your shoot in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Hampstead Garden Suburb, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Brent Cross West station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
As a London location, Hampstead Garden Suburb 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Hampstead Garden Suburb ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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