Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Harlington
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Harlington.
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Harlington
Why choose film set catering in Harlington?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Harlington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
About our film set catering in Harlington
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For end-of-shoot parties and commercials and music videos, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Shoots in Harlington often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Harlington (UB3, TW6, UB7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Harlington
Harlington is about 2 miles south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Harlington and nearby villages. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Harlington are Osterley House (3.6 miles east) and Northolt Manor (5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the UB3, TW6 and UB7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include New Road, Bath Road and Manor Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Harlington, we cover Sipson (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile south-east), Cranford (1 mile south-east), Heathrow (1 mile south-west) and Harmondsworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hoxton (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Harlington (0.6 miles north-west) and Treaty Centre (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Harlington include Harlington Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Harlington
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Long summer days in Harlington, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Harlington
Other occasions in Harlington
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Harlington 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Harlington
Can the van park in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Harlington?
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
- 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