Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Monkhams
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Monkhams and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Monkhams
About our film set catering in Monkhams
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For seaside shoots and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Shoots in Monkhams frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Monkhams chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or IG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Monkhams
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Monkhams and across Greater London
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Monkhams
Other occasions in Monkhams
Monkhams for film and TV crews
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Shoots in Monkhams are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monkhams to London (about 10 miles away).
Monkhams is on or near the A121, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in IG8, IG9 and E4, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Monkhams include the A121, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity Catholic High School (within half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Local facilities include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
Monkhams questions
What about parking in Monkhams?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Monkhams?
Highams Park station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
As a London location, Monkhams is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Monkhams
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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