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Film Set Catering in Somers Town
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Somers Town.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Somers Town
Film set catering in Somers Town, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Whether it is shoots on location and wrap parties, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Shoots in Somers Town often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Somers Town is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Somers Town
Other occasions in Somers Town
Perfect for your shoot in Somers Town
It is ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Somers Town: London Euston station.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Somers Town
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Somers Town, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Somers Town lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Location catering around Somers Town
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Somers Town or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
The A400 and A501 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Somers Town. Nearby historic houses include Handel Hendrix House (1.4 miles south-west) and Winfield House (1.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, we just need to know where the van can park. From Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Somers Town on the A400 and A501, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Regent High School (within half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince Arthur pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Wellcome Collection (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Somers Town
Which station is closest to Somers Town?
London Euston station, in Somers Town itself.
What about parking in Somers Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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