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Film and TV set catering in Cockfosters, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cockfosters and across Greater London.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Cockfosters
How our film set catering works in Cockfosters
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is crew lunches at base and fashion shoots on location, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Cockfosters, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Cockfosters (EN4, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Cockfosters. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
Fewer choices mean faster service.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cockfosters? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Also near Cockfosters
What else we do in Cockfosters
Questions from Cockfosters
Is parking a problem for the van in Cockfosters?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in Belmont Open Space?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Cockfosters?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Cockfosters and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
As a London location, Cockfosters is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Cockfosters
Cockfosters is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. Across the EN4 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cockfosters to London (11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is New Barnet station, about 0.8 miles west. With the A111 nearby, Cockfosters is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
We cover shoots in every part of EN4 and N14 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Park Road, Grove Road and Bevan Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Cockfosters sits on or near the A111, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include New Barnet (1 mile south-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-west), East Barnet (1 mile south), Oakwood (1 mile south-east) and Osidge (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Farm Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cockfosters include Covert Way and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Cockfosters include Trent School Cockfosters (within half a mile south-east) and JCoSS (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include East Barnet Urban District (0.7 miles south)
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Cockfosters chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
- 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