Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Kentish Town, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Kentish Town. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Kentish Town events
Film set catering in Kentish Town, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and wrap celebrations.
London locations around Kentish Town can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Kentish Town (NW5, NW1, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Kentish Town: your questions answered
Could you trade in Primrose Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Kentish Town?
Kentish Town has its own station: Kentish Town West station.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Kentish Town 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, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Kentish Town for film and TV crews
Kentish Town is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW5, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, Kentish Town West station serves Kentish Town directly.
For shoots in NW5, NW1 and NW3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Eton Road, Oval Road and Regal Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Kentish Town, we also cover Chalk Farm (1 mile west), Camden Town (1 mile south-east), Gospel Oak (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south-west) and Agar Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1 mile north-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Haverstock School (within half a mile west) and North Bridge House School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawley Arms (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (0.5 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
As a London location, Kentish Town 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Kentish Town hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Places near Kentish Town
Other occasions in Kentish Town
Who books film set catering in Kentish Town?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Within reach of Kentish Town are historic houses such as Keats House (1.2 miles north-west) and Winfield House (1.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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