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Film and TV set catering in Holloway, Greater London
Film set catering in Holloway: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for Holloway events
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
About our film set catering in Holloway
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include location filming and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
London locations around Holloway can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Holloway (N7, N19, N4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Holloway
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, Drayton Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually 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 to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Holloway 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Holloway? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Holloway: unit bases and access
Holloway is about 2 miles north-west of Hoxton, in Greater London. For shoots in Holloway, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Holloway. Holloway is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Witanhurst (1.7 miles north-west) and Athlone House (2 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in N7, N19 and N4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Penn Road, Lough Road and Tabley Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Nag's Head (1 mile north), Lower Holloway (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-west) and Barnsbury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.2 miles south-east) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (within half a mile east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Schools near Holloway include Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Coronet pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.9 miles south-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 typically the easier option.
Places near Holloway
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Holloway questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Holloway?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Whittington Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Holloway is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Holloway? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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