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Film Set Catering in North Harrow
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in North Harrow. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Event crews
A chip van near North Harrow
Film set catering in North Harrow, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and event crews, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
London locations around North Harrow can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in North Harrow?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in North Harrow book the van for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Harrow-on-the-Hill station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
More for events in North Harrow
For event organisers in North Harrow
Organising a club, school or community event in North Harrow? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from North Harrow
Could you trade in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in North Harrow?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in North Harrow?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to North Harrow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and North Harrow is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
North Harrow for film and TV crews
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. Bookings in North Harrow come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (0.8 miles north-east) and Northolt Manor (2.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the HA2, HA1 and HA5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). Open spaces near North Harrow include Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Schools near North Harrow include Nower Hill High School (0.5 miles north) and Heathfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Rayners pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in North Harrow?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in North Harrow
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in North Harrow and across Greater London
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Daylight is short on winter shoots near North Harrow: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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