Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in West Hampstead
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in West Hampstead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Book the van in West Hampstead
Film set catering for your shoot in West Hampstead
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and seaside shoots, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
London locations around West Hampstead can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in West Hampstead
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
West Hampstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
West Hampstead for film and TV crews
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For shoots in West Hampstead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around West Hampstead. West Hampstead is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to West Hampstead are Fenton House (0.5 miles north-east) and Heath House (0.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A502 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to West Hampstead.
We take the van to shoots all over NW3, NW6 and NW2 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. West Hampstead is on the A502, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside West Hampstead, we cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Schools near West Hampstead include St Anthony's Preparatory School (0.5 miles east) and South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Holly Bush pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile east)
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in West Hampstead ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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West Hampstead questions
Could you trade in Kilburn Grange Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in West Hampstead?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in West Hampstead?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near West Hampstead
What else we do in West Hampstead
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in West Hampstead and across Greater London
- 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