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Film Set Catering in Tufnell Park
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Tufnell Park.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Tufnell Park?
About our film set catering in Tufnell Park
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and crew treats on long shoot days.
In Tufnell Park, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Tufnell Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
As a London location, Tufnell Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Who books film set catering in Tufnell Park?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Among the historic houses close to Tufnell Park are Witanhurst (1.2 miles north-west) and Keats House (1.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
FAQs for Tufnell Park
Can the van park in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tufnell Park?
The closest is Upper Holloway station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
For event organisers in Tufnell Park
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Also near Tufnell Park
More for events in Tufnell Park
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Tufnell Park lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning a shoot in Tufnell Park
Tufnell Park is about 2 miles west of Highbury, in Greater London. For a shoot in Tufnell Park, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Tufnell Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Upper Holloway station is about 0.5 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in NW5, N19 and N7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Dartmouth Park (1 mile west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north), Gospel Oak (1 mile west), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile west) and Holloway (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east) and Walthamstow (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (2.1 miles west). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Nearby schools include Acland Burghley School (under half a mile west) and Musical Theatre Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Boston Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.4 miles west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.5 miles south-west)
- 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