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Film and TV set catering in West Drayton, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in West Drayton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in West Drayton
About our film set catering in West Drayton
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for photo shoots and unit base lunches.
In West Drayton, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- West Drayton (UB7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
As a London location, West Drayton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your shoot in West Drayton
It’s a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Drayton station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Shooting in West Drayton: unit bases and access
West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. People in West Drayton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near West Drayton include Ickenham Hall (4.2 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We cover shoots in every part of the UB7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside West Drayton, we also cover Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near West Drayton include Park Academy West London (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox and Pheasant pub (within half a mile east)
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 repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
West Drayton questions
Which station is closest to West Drayton?
The closest is West Drayton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could you trade in Lake Farm Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in West Drayton, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in West Drayton
- 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