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Film Set Catering in North Finchley
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to North Finchley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in North Finchley?
Events we cater in North Finchley
It’s self-contained.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in North Finchley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
With the A1000 nearby, North Finchley is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Film set catering in North Finchley, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
London locations around North Finchley can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in North Finchley
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Finchley? 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in North Finchley 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in North Finchley. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in North Finchley
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Location catering around North Finchley
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. Tell us where your shoot in North Finchley will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from North Finchley to London (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Heath Hall (2.9 miles south) and Kenwood House (3.2 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, New Southgate station is about 1.4 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in N12, N20 and N11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. North Finchley sits on or near the A1000, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to North Finchley we cover include Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Grand Arcade (within half a mile south) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near North Finchley include Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near North Finchley include St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (under half a mile south-west) and Woodhouse College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bohemia pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles south)
Common questions in North Finchley
Which station is closest to North Finchley?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van park in Friary Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in North Finchley?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
As a London location, North Finchley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie 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