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Film Set Catering for Hanwell events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hanwell.
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Hanwell events
Film set catering in Hanwell, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater stills shoots and lunch at the unit base.
London locations around Hanwell can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Hanwell
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. For shoots in Hanwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hanwell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hanwell to London (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Pitzhanger Manor (1.3 miles east) and Boston Manor (1.4 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The A4001 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hanwell.
Wherever your shoot is in W7, W13 and UB2, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Hanwell include the A4001, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Hanwell include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Hanwell include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
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Common questions in Hanwell
What about parking in Hanwell?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in Drayton Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Who books film set catering in Hanwell?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hanwell station serves Hanwell directly.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hanwell: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Hanwell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hanwell
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie 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