Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Hayes, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hayes. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Hayes?
Planning a shoot in Hayes
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. Across the UB3 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hayes & Harlington station is about 0.9 miles away. With the A312 nearby, Hayes is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Shoots anywhere in UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Hayes on the A312, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside Hayes, we cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (less than half a mile north). Within reach you will find Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Schools near Hayes include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
Film set catering in Hayes, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and event crews.
In Hayes, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Hayes
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
There is 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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Hayes is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Hayes 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Hayes
Organising a club, school or community event in Hayes? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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.
Hayes: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Hayes?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hayes?
Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hayes?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Who books film set catering in Hayes?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Within reach of Hayes are historic houses such as Northolt Manor (3 miles north-east) and Ickenham Hall (3.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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