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Film Set Catering for Vale of Health events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Vale of Health and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
A chip van near Vale of Health
Location catering around Vale of Health
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. People in Vale of Health book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Vale of Health are Heath House (less than half a mile west) and Fenton House (under half a mile south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The A502 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Vale of Health.
For shoots in NW3, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Vale of Health include the A502, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also serve shoots in North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Local schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Jack Straw's Castle pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Vale of Health, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is wrap celebrations and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Shoots in Vale of Health often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Vale of Health
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Vale of Health and Greater London:
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hampstead Heath station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Vale of Health lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Where the van can park in Vale of Health
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
As a London location, Vale of Health 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.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Vale of Health, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A closer look at the menu
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. 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.
Why Vale of Health hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Vale of Health and across Greater London
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Vale of Health
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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FAQs for Vale of Health
What’s the nearest station to Vale of Health?
The closest is Hampstead Heath station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about parking in Vale of Health?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
- 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