Greater London · England
Film Set Catering in Kings Cross
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Kings Cross.
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Kings Cross?
Kings Cross: your questions answered
What about parking in Kings Cross?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Lewis Cubitt Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you cover Kings Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kings Cross and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How our film set catering works in Kings Cross
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We’re often asked to cater location filming and live events and broadcasts, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in Kings Cross often use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements, often with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Kings Cross (NW1W, NW1, N1)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
- Lighting for early or late service
Kings Cross 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Who books film set catering in Kings Cross?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Kings Cross is on or near the A501 and A4200, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light in Kings Cross lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Crew catering near Kings Cross
Kings Cross is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. Wherever your shoot is in the NW1W area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Kings Cross: London Kings Cross station. Among the historic houses close to Kings Cross are Dr Johnson's House (1.2 miles south-east) and Handel Hendrix House (1.5 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Greater London takes in NW1W, NW1 and N1, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A501 and A4200, Kings Cross is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Kings Cross, we also cover Somers Town (1 mile west), St Pancras (1 mile south-east), Euston (1 mile south-west), Bloomsbury (1 mile south) and Agar Town (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal National Throat (less than half a mile east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Kings Cross includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include The Poor School (less than half a mile east) and Regent High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fellow pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Pilsudski Institute of London (0.5 miles south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Greater London, including Kings Cross
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Kings Cross
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Kings Cross
More for events in Kings Cross
- 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