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Film and TV set catering in North End, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in North End.
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in North End
Film set catering in North End, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and stills shoots.
Shoots in North End often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- North End (NW3, NW11, N2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
North End: your questions answered
Which station is closest to North End?
Hampstead Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Childs Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in North End
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Light near the van if needed
North End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. Around North End, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. North End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hampstead Heath station is about 1.1 miles away. North End is on or near the A502, good for unit base access.
Wherever your shoot is in NW3, NW11 and N2, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Sandy Road, Park Avenue and Platt's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. North End is on the A502, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to North End we cover include Vale of Health (1 mile south-east), Childs Hill (1 mile south-west), Golders Green (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south) and West Hampstead (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.9 miles south) and O2 Centre (1.4 miles south). The countryside around North End includes Turner's Wood and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Christ Church Primary School (0.6 miles south) and The Henrietta Barnett School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull and Bush pub (within half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near North End
Other occasions in North End
Occasions we serve in North End
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around North End:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near North End include Heath House (less than half a mile south) and Kenwood House (0.6 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Light in North End lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or NW3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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