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Film and TV set catering in Underhill, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Underhill and across Greater London.
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Underhill?
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
How our film set catering works in Underhill
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and period dramas on location, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Shoots in Underhill frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, frequently with council permission. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
As a London location, Underhill 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’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. On a winter shoot near Underhill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Places near Underhill
What else we do in Underhill
Why choose a fish and chip van in Underhill?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Underhill questions
What about parking in Underhill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Highlands Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
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 the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Underhill for film and TV crews
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. For a shoot in Underhill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Underhill. Underhill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Underhill are Wyllyotts Manor (3.4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in EN5 and N20 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Underhill we cover include Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (less than half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (under half a mile north-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