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Film Set Catering in Temple Fortune
Film set catering in Temple Fortune: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Temple Fortune?
Film set catering in Temple Fortune, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include ad shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Temple Fortune, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Flag any coeliac crew
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Temple Fortune has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose film set catering in Temple Fortune?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Temple Fortune, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
Within reach of Temple Fortune are historic houses such as Heath Hall (1.3 miles east) and Kenwood House (1.5 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Temple Fortune? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near Temple Fortune
Other occasions in Temple Fortune
Where the van can park in Temple Fortune
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
As a London location, Temple Fortune 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
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Temple Fortune for film and TV crews
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. For shoots in Temple Fortune, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Temple Fortune is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Temple Fortune to London (about 7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west. The A598 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Temple Fortune.
For shoots in NW11, NW4 and N3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Temple Fortune is on the A598, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Fortune include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Temple Fortune include The Henrietta Barnett School (less than half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Temple Fortune
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Questions from Temple Fortune
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple Fortune?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
- 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