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Film and TV set catering in Highgate, Greater London
Film set catering in Highgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Highgate
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our film set catering in Highgate
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re frequently asked to cater location filming and outside broadcasts, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Highgate, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
Highgate 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Highgate: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Highgate, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Highgate for film and TV crews
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. For a shoot in Highgate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Highgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Upper Holloway station is about 0.9 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over the N6, N19 and NW5 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (2.2 miles north-east) and Kenwood House (1 mile west). Open spaces near Highgate include Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
- Local schools include St Aloysius RC College (under half a mile south-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Highgate? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Highgate
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take in Highgate and Greater London:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Historic houses near Highgate include Witanhurst (within half a mile south-west) and Athlone House (0.6 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Highgate
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Highgate
Other occasions in Highgate
For event organisers in Highgate
Organising a club, school or community event in Highgate? 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Highgate
Could you trade in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Highgate?
Upper Holloway station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van come to Highgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Highgate is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
- 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