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Film Set Catering for South Acton events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in South Acton.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in South Acton?
How our film set catering works in South Acton
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s shoots on location and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
London locations around South Acton can have tight access, 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
- South Acton (W3, W5, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for South Acton
What’s the nearest station to South Acton?
South Acton station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
What about parking in South Acton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Acton?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including South Acton
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Also near South Acton
More for events in South Acton
Planning a shoot in South Acton
South Acton is about 1 mile south-west of Acton, in Greater London. Shoots in South Acton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from South Acton to London (about 8 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: South Acton station is about 0.7 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in W3, W5 and W4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Power Road, Bollo Lane and Pope's Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside South Acton, we cover Acton Green (1 mile east), Bedford Park (1 mile east), Acton (1 mile north-east), Hanger Hill (1 mile north) and Acton Vale (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (less than half a mile south) and Municipal Borough of Acton (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Berrymede Junior School (0.5 miles east) and Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Clayton Hotel Chiswick (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (0.7 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in South Acton, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or W3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
South Acton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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