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Film Set Catering in Maida Vale
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Maida Vale and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
Film set catering for Maida Vale events
Film set catering in Maida Vale, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For wrap celebrations and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Maida Vale, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Maida Vale (W9, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Maida Vale, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Maida Vale is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Maida Vale hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Maida Vale and across Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Maida Vale
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Maida Vale?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Maida Vale and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Kilburn High Road station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Maida Vale: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Maida Vale?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Maida Vale?
The closest is Kilburn High Road station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Shooting in Maida Vale: unit bases and access
Maida Vale is about 2 miles south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover Maida Vale as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Maida Vale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Maida Vale are Winfield House (1.1 miles east) and Kensington Palace (1.5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Maida Vale is on or near the A404, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in W9, NW8 and NW6, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Maida Vale sits on or near the A404, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Westbourne Green (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-east), Paddington Green (1 mile south-east), Westbourne (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Maida Vale include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Maida Vale include Paddington Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Warrington pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east)
- 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