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Film Set Catering in Broadfields Estate
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Broadfields Estate.
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Broadfields Estate
Film set catering in Broadfields Estate, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. For stills shoots and seaside and period locations, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Broadfields Estate, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Broadfields Estate (HA8, NW7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Broadfields Estate hosts choose us
- We cover Broadfields Estate and the whole of Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broadfields Estate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Broadfields Estate, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Places near Broadfields Estate
Also in Broadfields Estate
Broadfields Estate for film and TV crews
Broadfields Estate is about 1 mile north of Edgware, in Greater London. Around Broadfields Estate, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the HA8 and NW7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Clay Lane, Mowbray Road and Cranmer Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Broadfields Estate, we cover Edgware (1 mile south), Edgware Bury (1 mile north-west), The Hale (1 mile south-east), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east) and Canons Park (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2 miles north). Open spaces near Broadfields Estate include Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
- Schools near Broadfields Estate include London Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and The Northgate School (1.5 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Broadfields Estate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Broadfields Estate: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Broadfields Estate?
The closest is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Could you trade in Edgwarebury Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, Broadfields Estate has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Broadfields Estate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Broadfields Estate?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (4.1 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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