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Film Set Catering in South Kensington
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in South Kensington and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near South Kensington
About our film set catering in South Kensington
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and lunch at the unit base.
London locations around South Kensington can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Light in South Kensington lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in South Kensington: unit bases and access
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Around South Kensington, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Nearby historic houses include Carlyle's House (0.6 miles south-east) and Garden Lodge, Kensington (0.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, West Brompton station is about 0.8 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in SW3, SW7 and SW10, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. South Kensington sits on or near the A3217, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to South Kensington we cover include Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Marsden Hospital (within half a mile east) and Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (less than half a mile north). The countryside around South Kensington includes Serpentine and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include London School of Dramatic Art (within half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Anglesea Arms (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (less than half a mile north) and Ladbroke Estate (2 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in South Kensington
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In South Kensington, people book us for occasions like:
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
The A3217 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to South Kensington.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SW3 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.
Where the van can park in South Kensington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
South Kensington 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.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and 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 chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why South Kensington hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
South Kensington: your questions answered
Can the van park in Burton’s Court?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to South Kensington?
The closest is West Brompton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Towns and villages near South Kensington
Also in South Kensington
- 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