Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Kensal Town, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Kensal Town and across Greater London.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Kensal Town
Film set catering in Kensal Town, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and event crews, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Kensal Town, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Kensal Town (W10, W9, W11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Kensal Town 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 will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning a shoot in Kensal Town
Kensal Town is about 2 miles north of Kensington, in Greater London. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kensal Town. Kensal Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Kensal Town include Kensington Palace (1.6 miles south-east) and Sambourne House (1.7 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Kensal Town is on or near the A4207, good for unit base access.
Here we cover the W10, W9 and W11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Peach Road, Parry Road and Barlby Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Kensal Town is on the A4207, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in North Kensington (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile south), Kensal Rise (1 mile north-west), Queen's Park (1 mile north-east) and Kensal Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles south) and Westfield London (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kensal Town include Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Saints Catholic College (within half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (under half a mile south-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in Kensal Town
Could you trade in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Kensal Town?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Kensal Town?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Kensal Town? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books film set catering in Kensal Town?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Queens Park (London) station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
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How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In December, daylight in Kensal Town ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through 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