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Film and TV set catering in Lissenden Gardens, Greater London
Film set catering in Lissenden Gardens: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Lissenden Gardens?
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How our film set catering works in Lissenden Gardens
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For crew morale days and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
London locations around Lissenden Gardens can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Lissenden Gardens? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning a shoot in Lissenden Gardens
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings in Lissenden Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gospel Oak station serves Lissenden Gardens directly.
Shoots anywhere in NW5, NW3 and N19 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Lissenden Gardens, we also cover Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near Lissenden Gardens include Gospel Oak Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The Royal School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull and Last pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.8 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south)
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How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in Lissenden Gardens ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
As a London location, Lissenden Gardens 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Questions from Lissenden Gardens
Is parking a problem for the van in Lissenden Gardens?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can the van park in Parliament Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Lissenden Gardens?
We do. Lissenden Gardens is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books film set catering in Lissenden Gardens?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
Among the historic houses close to Lissenden Gardens are Keats House (0.8 miles west) and 2 Willow Road (0.8 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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