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Film and TV set catering in Hounslow, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hounslow? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Hounslow
Film set catering for your shoot in Hounslow
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for outside broadcasts and wrap parties.
London locations around Hounslow can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Hounslow (TW13)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Hounslow: your questions answered
Can the van park in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Hounslow?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hounslow?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Hounslow is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Shooting in Hounslow: unit bases and access
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. Hounslow is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hounslow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hounslow to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sunbury station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
We take the van to shoots all over the TW13 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hounslow, we also cover Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hounslow include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
Also near Hounslow
More for events in Hounslow
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Hounslow hosts choose us
- We cover Hounslow and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
Hounslow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hounslow
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Hounslow
Rain does not stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Nearby historic houses include Strawberry Hill House (4 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.3 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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