Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Ickenham, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ickenham and the surrounding area.
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Ickenham
About our film set catering in Ickenham
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Shoots in Ickenham frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Ickenham (UB10)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ickenham
What about parking in Ickenham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can the van park in Church Field Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to Ickenham?
We do. We serve events in Ickenham and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Ickenham for film and TV crews
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. For shoots in Ickenham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ickenham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ickenham to London (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in UB10. That could mean a shoot at a home on Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
- Schools near Ickenham include Glebe Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Vyners School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Tichenham Inn (0.5 miles north)
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Ickenham is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ickenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why choose film set catering in Ickenham?
It lifts the crew.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Ickenham Hall (within half a mile north-east) and Northolt Manor (3.6 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Ickenham
Other occasions in Ickenham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ickenham. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Ickenham and the whole of Greater London
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
As a London location, Ickenham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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