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Film and TV set catering in Woodlands, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodlands and across Greater London.
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Woodlands
About our film set catering in Woodlands
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include wrap parties and location shoots, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
London locations around Woodlands can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Woodlands (TW7, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 normally 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.
Nearby places to Woodlands
Also in Woodlands
Woodlands for film and TV crews
Woodlands is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. For shoots in Woodlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Woodlands: Isleworth station.
For shoots in TW7 and TW3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Star Road, Pears Road and Unwin Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Hounslow (1 mile south-west), Isleworth (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile north), Ivybridge (1 mile south) and Lampton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
A little further out are West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Museum of Army Music (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Long Wood.
- Local schools include Gumley House RC Convent School (0.6 miles east) and Royal Military School of Music (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (less than half a mile west)
Events we cater in Woodlands
Service is quick from the hatch.
In Woodlands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
Among the historic houses close to Woodlands are Syon House (1.4 miles east) and Osterley House (1.4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Woodlands
Can the van park in Inwood Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Woodlands?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Where the van can park in Woodlands
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, Woodlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Woodlands lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodlands? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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