Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Swiss Cottage, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Swiss Cottage. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Swiss Cottage
How our film set catering works in Swiss Cottage
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and crew lunches at base, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In Swiss Cottage, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, Swiss Cottage has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Places near Swiss Cottage
What else we do in Swiss Cottage
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Swiss Cottage
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Greater London, including Swiss Cottage
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
FAQs for Swiss Cottage
What about parking in Swiss Cottage?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Swiss Cottage?
Swiss Cottage has its own station: South Hampstead station.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Location catering around Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Swiss Cottage and nearby villages. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Swiss Cottage has its own station, South Hampstead station.
This part of Greater London takes in NW3, NW8 and NW6. Streets in the area include Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Within reach you will find The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near Swiss Cottage include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that 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