Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Highbury, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Highbury. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Highbury events
Why choose film set catering in Highbury?
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, Canonbury station is in Highbury itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How our film set catering works in Highbury
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We are often asked to cater live events and broadcasts and wrap parties, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Highbury, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Highbury (N1, N16, N5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Highbury 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Highbury is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Highbury
What else we do in Highbury
Location catering around Highbury
Highbury is about 4 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Highbury. Highbury is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Highbury are Sutton House (2 miles east) and Dr Johnson's House (2.6 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Highbury is on or near the A1199, good for unit base access.
We take the van to shoots all over N1, N16 and N5 and the streets around it. From Prah Road, Dove Road and Lough Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Highbury sits on or near the A1199, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Highbury we cover include Newington Green (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile east), Canonbury (1 mile south-east), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south-east) and Stoke Newington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Highbury include Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (less than half a mile south) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Snooty Fox pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Highbury
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Highbury
Can the van park in Highbury Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Highbury?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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