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Film Set Catering for Arkley events
Film set catering in Arkley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Arkley
Events we cater in Arkley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Within reach of Arkley are historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
About our film set catering in Arkley
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for event crews and location filming.
In Arkley, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Arkley
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Arkley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Shooting in Arkley: unit bases and access
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. People in Arkley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Elstree & Borehamwood station is about 2.1 miles away. With the A411 nearby, Arkley is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
We cover shoots in every part of EN5 and NW7 and the streets around it. From Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Arkley is on the A411, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
Also near Arkley
Also in Arkley
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Arkley
Could you trade in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Arkley?
Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Arkley and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Arkley: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
As a London location, Arkley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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