Greater London · England
Film Set Catering for Kensington events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Kensington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Kensington?
Film set catering for your shoot in Kensington
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and treat days on a long shoot.
In Kensington, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Kensington
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Kensington come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Kensington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
The A402 and B316 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Kensington. Within reach of Kensington are historic houses such as Leighton House (within half a mile south) and Sambourne House (within half a mile east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the W11, W8, W14 and SW7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Kensington include the A402 and B316, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Kensington has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Kensington includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holland Park School (less than half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Scarsdale Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Kensington questions
What about parking in Kensington?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Holland Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
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Perfect for your shoot in Kensington
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Kensington, people book us for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Kensington: Kensington Olympia station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally 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. On a winter shoot near Kensington, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Kensington
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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