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Film Set Catering for Turnpike Lane events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Turnpike Lane.
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Turnpike Lane
Film set catering for your shoot in Turnpike Lane
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re frequently asked to cater crew lunches at base and stills shoots, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in Turnpike Lane often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Bookings in Turnpike Lane come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Turnpike Lane is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Turnpike Lane to London (about 6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Turnpike Lane are Bruce Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We take the van to shoots all over the N8, N22 and N15 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Wood Green (under half a mile north) and Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Turnpike Lane include Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
- Nearby schools include Greig City Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Toll Gate pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Turnpike Lane
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Turnpike Lane is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Turnpike Lane
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Turnpike Lane?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Turnpike Lane. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Greater London, including Turnpike Lane
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Common questions in Turnpike Lane
What’s the nearest station to Turnpike Lane?
Hornsey station, in Turnpike Lane itself.
Could you trade in Ducketts Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Why choose film set catering in Turnpike Lane?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Turnpike Lane: Hornsey station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Turnpike Lane: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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- 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