Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Kilburn events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Kilburn and across Greater London.
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Kilburn
How our film set catering works in Kilburn
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For commercials and music videos and shoots on location, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
In Kilburn, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Kilburn (NW6, W9, W10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
As a London location, Kilburn is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Kilburn
Kilburn is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Bookings in Kilburn come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, Queens Park (London) station serves Kilburn directly. Kilburn is on or near the A4003, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in NW6, W9 and W10, we can fry fresh for your crew. From The Lane, Dyne Road and Quex Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Kilburn include the A4003, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Kilburn, we also cover Queen's Park (1 mile south), Kensal Rise (1 mile south-west), Brondesbury (1 mile north), Kensal Town (1 mile south) and Kensal Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Kilburn include Greville Place nature reserve and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Marylebone Boys' School (under half a mile north-east) and Maida Vale School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brondesbury Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.5 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Kilburn
What’s the nearest station to Kilburn?
Queens Park (London) station, in Kilburn itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Kilburn?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Kilburn: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Kilburn and across Greater London
Towns and villages near Kilburn
Other occasions in Kilburn
What affects the price in Kilburn
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Kilburn
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kilburn:
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Kilburn include Winfield House (1.7 miles east) and Fenton House (1.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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