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Film and TV set catering in Chelsea Harbour, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Chelsea Harbour.
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Chelsea Harbour?
How our film set catering works in Chelsea Harbour
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In Chelsea Harbour, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Chelsea Harbour (SW6, SW11, SW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Chelsea Harbour
Could you trade in Imperial Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Chelsea Harbour?
Imperial Wharf station, in Chelsea Harbour itself.
Do you cover Chelsea Harbour?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Chelsea Harbour and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Events we cater in Chelsea Harbour
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take around Chelsea Harbour:
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Within reach of Chelsea Harbour are historic houses such as Carlyle's House (0.8 miles north-east) and Garden Lodge, Kensington (1.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Chelsea Harbour lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Chelsea Harbour: unit bases and access
Chelsea Harbour is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Around Chelsea Harbour, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Chelsea Harbour: Imperial Wharf station.
We serve shoots across SW6, SW11 and SW10 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Ann Lane, York Road and Lots Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Sands End (1 mile south), Walham Green (1 mile north-west), World's End (1 mile north), Little Chelsea (1 mile north) and Parsons Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Chelsea Harbour include WWT London Wetland Centre and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Heatherley School of Fine Art (less than half a mile north-west) and Langford Primary School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Lots Road pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.5 miles north) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (2.6 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Chelsea Harbour 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’s crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Also near Chelsea Harbour
Also in Chelsea Harbour
- 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