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Film and TV set catering in Palmers Green, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Palmers Green and across Greater London.
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Palmers Green events
Film set catering in Palmers Green, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For shoots on location and fashion shoots on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Shoots in Palmers Green frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Palmers Green (N13, N22, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Palmers Green for film and TV crews
Palmers Green is about 6 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Palmers Green and the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Palmers Green to London (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Athlone House (3.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Palmers Green is on or near the A105 and A1004, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in N13, N22 and N11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Oak Lane, Fox Lane and York Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A105 and A1004, Palmers Green is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover shoots in Oakthorpe Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Broomfield House Museum (within half a mile west) and Greentrees Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Hazelwood Infant School (within half a mile east) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alfred Herring pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile south)
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light in Palmers Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Palmers Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
As a London location, Palmers Green 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Palmers Green
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Common questions in Palmers Green
What about parking in Palmers Green?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Palmers Green?
Palmers Green station, in Palmers Green itself.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Palmers Green. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Palmers Green and across Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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