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Film Set Catering for Sipson events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Sipson.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Sipson?
Film set catering in Sipson, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Sipson, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Sipson has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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.
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Events we cater in Sipson
Service is quick from the hatch.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sipson, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, West Drayton station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Location catering around Sipson
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in Sipson will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Sipson is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Sipson include Osterley House (4.3 miles east) and Ickenham Hall (4.6 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in UB7 and UB3, we just need to know where the van can park. From East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Sipson, we also cover Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Sipson includes Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Local schools include Harlington Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Common questions in Sipson
Can the van park in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Sipson?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
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A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Sipson
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
Sipson 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.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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