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Film and TV set catering in High Barnet, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in High Barnet.
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near High Barnet
About our film set catering in High Barnet
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in High Barnet often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- High Barnet (EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
High Barnet 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.
On the menu in High Barnet
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter shoots near High Barnet chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or EN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in High Barnet?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around High Barnet:
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
High Barnet is on or near the A1081, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Common questions in High Barnet
What about parking in High Barnet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to High Barnet?
Hadley Wood station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in High Barnet?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
High Barnet for film and TV crews
High Barnet is about 1 mile north-west of Barnet, in Greater London. People in High Barnet book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to High Barnet are Wyllyotts Manor (2.9 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Hadley Wood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Anywhere in EN5, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Byng Road, Park Road and Kings Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around High Barnet include the A1081, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside High Barnet, we cover Hadley (1 mile east), Arkley (1 mile south-west), Kitts End (1 mile north), Totteridge (1 mile south) and Rowley Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hertfordshire Scout Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Barnet Urban District (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Barnet include Barnet Countryside Centre and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's School (less than half a mile west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in High Barnet
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a 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 is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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