Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for New Southgate events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across New Southgate and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in New Southgate
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
As a London location, New Southgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
About our film set catering in New Southgate
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and photo shoots.
In New Southgate, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in New Southgate
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Whether your shoot is in the middle of New Southgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. New Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from New Southgate to London (about 8 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, New Southgate has its own station, New Southgate station. With the A1003 and A1110 nearby, New Southgate is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Anywhere in N11, N10 and N14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around New Southgate include the A1003 and A1110, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your shoot in New Southgate
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
Within reach of New Southgate are historic houses such as Heath Hall (2.9 miles south-west) and Athlone House (3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near New Southgate: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in New Southgate
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the food
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for New Southgate
What about parking in New Southgate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to New Southgate?
New Southgate has its own station: New Southgate station.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Places near New Southgate
What else we do in New Southgate
- 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