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Film Set Catering for Barnes events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Barnes and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Barnes
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Film set catering in Barnes, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for location shoots and fashion shoots on location.
London locations around Barnes can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Barnes lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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What affects the price in Barnes
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Crew catering near Barnes
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. From the centre of Barnes to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Barnes to London (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Barnes Bridge station is in Barnes itself. Nearby historic houses include Chiswick House (0.9 miles north-west) and Emery Walker's House (1.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SW13, SW15 and SW14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Barnes on the A306 and B349, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside Barnes, we cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Sun Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
Barnes questions
Could you trade in Barn Elms?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Barnes?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
Barnes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Barnes
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near Barnes
Also in Barnes
Occasions we serve in Barnes
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
Barnes is on or near the A306 and B349, good for unit base access.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- 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