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Film and TV set catering in Southgate, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Southgate and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Southgate
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How our film set catering works in Southgate
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
London locations around Southgate 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.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Southgate
Can the van park in Grovelands Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about parking in Southgate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What affects the price in Southgate
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Location catering around Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Bookings in Southgate come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Southgate to London (about 9 miles away).
Within reach of Southgate are historic houses such as Bruce Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (4 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in N14, N11, N21 and N13. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A111 and A1004 close by, Southgate is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Southgate we cover include Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashmole Academy (within half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The New Crown pub (within half a mile north)
Perfect for your shoot in Southgate
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Southgate book the van for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
With the A111 and A1004 nearby, Southgate is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Southgate: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Southgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Southgate hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
As a London location, Southgate 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’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock 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