Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Northolt, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Northolt and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Northolt
About our film set catering in Northolt
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and crew lunches at base.
Shoots in Northolt frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Northolt (UB5, UB6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Crew catering near Northolt
Northolt is about 2 miles south-west of Harrow, in Greater London. Across the UB5 area, we can bring the van to you. Northolt is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Northolt to London (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Northolt Manor (within half a mile south) and Ickenham Hall (3.2 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in UB5 and UB6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Road, Eastcote Lane North and Tenby Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include South Ruislip (1 mile north-west), Greenford (1 mile south-east), South Harrow (1 mile north-east), Yeading (2 miles south-west) and Yiewsley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Heath Robinson Museum (3.1 miles north) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Islip Manor Meadows and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Northolt High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Orley Farm School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Greenwood Public House (0.8 miles east)
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
As a London location, Northolt is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Common questions in Northolt
Is parking a problem for the van in Northolt?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Northala Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Northolt?
We do. Northolt is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Northolt. On a winter shoot near Northolt, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Places near Northolt
Other occasions in Northolt
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northolt?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Northolt
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, Northolt Park station, about 0.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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