Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Hendon, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Hendon and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Hendon
How our film set catering works in Hendon
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
London locations around Hendon can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hendon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Hendon, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Nearby places to Hendon
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Hendon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Hendon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Hendon
Can the van park in Hendon Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Hendon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Hendon for film and TV crews
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. People in Hendon book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hendon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hendon are Heath Hall (2.3 miles east) and Heath House (2.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Hendon station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over the NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 postcode area. From Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A5 and A41 close by, Hendon is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Hendon, we also cover The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hendon include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Hendon include Hasmonean Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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