Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Kensal Rise events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Kensal Rise and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Kensal Rise
Kensal Rise questions
What about parking in Kensal Rise?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in Queen’s Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you come to Kensal Rise?
We do. Kensal Rise is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Film set catering in Kensal Rise, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater location shoots and period dramas on location.
In Kensal Rise, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Kensal Rise (W10, NW10, NW6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
As a London location, Kensal Rise is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Kensal Rise
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Long summer days in Kensal Rise, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or W10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. 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 our van in Kensal Rise
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Crew catering near Kensal Rise
Kensal Rise is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. For shoots in Kensal Rise, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Kensal Rise to London (about 6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Kensal Rise has its own station, Kensal Rise station.
Anywhere in W10, NW10 and NW6, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hazel Road, Hiley Road and Kempe Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Kensal Rise we cover include Kensal Green (1 mile west), Kilburn (1 mile north-east), Queen's Park (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile south) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Louise Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Kensal Rise include Queens Park Community School (0.5 miles north) and Brondesbury College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Paradise by Way of Kensal Green pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Kensal Rise
It is self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take in Kensal Rise and Greater London:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Kensal Rise are historic houses such as Winfield House (2.2 miles east) and Kensington Palace (2.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to Kensal Rise
Other occasions in Kensal Rise
- 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