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Film Set Catering in New Barnet
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in New Barnet and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in New Barnet
Why choose film set catering in New Barnet?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Within reach of New Barnet are historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor (3.8 miles north) and Forty Hall (4.7 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Film set catering in New Barnet, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for music video shoots and seaside shoots.
London locations around New Barnet can have tight access, so send us the route and restrictions. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in New Barnet
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Barnet? 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
New Barnet 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in New Barnet is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in New Barnet
Can the van park in Victoria Recreation Ground?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to New Barnet?
New Barnet has its own station: New Barnet station.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Crew catering near New Barnet
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. Across the EN5 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. New Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, New Barnet has its own station, New Barnet station.
Shoots anywhere in EN5, EN4 and N20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From York Road, Park Road and Henry Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside New Barnet, we also cover Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include East Barnet School (0.7 miles east) and Trent School Cockfosters (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alexandra pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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