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Film Set Catering in East Finchley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in East Finchley.
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in East Finchley
How our film set catering works in East Finchley
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For fashion shoots on location and outside broadcasts, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In East Finchley, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Finchley (N2, N3, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
East Finchley for film and TV crews
East Finchley is about 5 miles north of Marylebone, in Greater London. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around East Finchley and nearby villages. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
With the A1 nearby, East Finchley is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: New Southgate station is about 2.2 miles away.
For shoots in N2, N3 and NW11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Oak Lane, Maya Road and High Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around East Finchley include the A1, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile south-west), Fortis Green (1 mile east), Temple Fortune (1 mile south-west), Muswell Hill (1 mile east) and Golders Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Finchley (0.7 miles north) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around East Finchley includes Highgate Hill and Long Lane Pasture.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Douglass School Finchley (within half a mile north-west) and Tollington School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bald Faced Stag pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
East Finchley: your questions answered
Can the van park in Lyttelton Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in East Finchley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in East Finchley?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in East Finchley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in East Finchley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Historic houses near East Finchley include Heath Hall (1.1 miles south) and Kenwood House (1.3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
Takeaway run or book a 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 generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to East Finchley
What else we do in East Finchley
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
East Finchley 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in East Finchley. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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