Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Bowes Park events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Bowes Park and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Bowes Park events
Bowes Park: your questions answered
What about parking in Bowes Park?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Woodside Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you cover Bowes Park?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bowes Park is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Film set catering in Bowes Park, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots.
In Bowes Park, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Bowes Park (N22, N11, N8)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Bowes Park
Also in Bowes Park
Planning a shoot in Bowes Park
Bowes Park is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Bookings in Bowes Park come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Bowes Park include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles east) and Witanhurst (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in N22, N11 and N8, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Road, Park Road and Edith Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bounds Green (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile north), Arnos Grove (1 mile north-west) and New Southgate (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Greentrees Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Schools near Bowes Park include Greek Secondary School of London (less than half a mile south-west) and St Thomas More Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (within half a mile south-west)
Who books film set catering in Bowes Park?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Alexandra Palace station is in Bowes Park itself.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bowes Park? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Bowes Park 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, Bowes Park has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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