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Film Set Catering in Hampstead
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Hampstead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Hampstead?
Film set catering for your shoot in Hampstead
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and seaside and period locations, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
London locations around Hampstead can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW11, N2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hampstead: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
Hampstead 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hampstead
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near Hampstead
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Hampstead questions
What about parking in Hampstead?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Hampstead?
Finchley Road & Frognal station, in Hampstead itself.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Hampstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hampstead is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Shooting in Hampstead: unit bases and access
Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in Hampstead will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hampstead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Hampstead are Fenton House (within half a mile north) and Keats House (0.6 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Finchley Road & Frognal station is in Hampstead itself.
For shoots in NW3, NW6, NW11 and N2, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hampstead High Street, New End Square and The Mount Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A1 and A502 close by, Hampstead is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Greenhill (1 mile north-east), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west), Vale of Health (1 mile north) and South Hampstead (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east). Hampstead is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (within half a mile north) and O2 Centre (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Hampstead include Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
- Schools near Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (less than half a mile east) and South Hampstead High School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile north-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Hampstead
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Hampstead, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Hampstead is on or near the A1 and A502, good for unit base access.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Hampstead
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or NW3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Hampstead
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and 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