Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Oakthorpe Park events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Oakthorpe Park? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Oakthorpe Park?
How our film set catering works in Oakthorpe Park
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and wrap parties, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Shoots in Oakthorpe Park often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Access and parking
The cost per head generally 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.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oakthorpe Park?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Oakthorpe Park and the whole of Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Occasions we serve in Oakthorpe Park
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Oakthorpe Park: Palmers Green station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Crew catering near Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Around Oakthorpe Park, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Oakthorpe Park to London (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Oakthorpe Park include Bruce Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Witanhurst (3.8 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A105 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Oakthorpe Park.
Here we cover the N13, N22 and N11 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Oakthorpe Park include the A105, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Oakthorpe Park we cover include Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Southgate (under half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (less than half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Oakthorpe Park
Also in Oakthorpe Park
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Oakthorpe Park chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
As a London location, Oakthorpe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Oakthorpe Park questions
Could you trade in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Oakthorpe Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Do you come to Oakthorpe Park?
We do. Oakthorpe Park is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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