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Film Set Catering in Twickenham
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Twickenham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Twickenham
Location catering around Twickenham
Twickenham is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Shoots in Twickenham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Twickenham to London (11 miles away).
With the A305 and A310 nearby, Twickenham is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Anywhere in TW1, TW2, TW4 and TW3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Talbot Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A305 and A310 close by, Twickenham is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Whitton (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile east), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south), Ivybridge (1 mile north) and Fulwell (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (within half a mile east) and Richmond upon Thames School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Cabbage Patch pub (under half a mile east)
About our film set catering in Twickenham
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is seaside and period locations and photo shoots, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In Twickenham, access to base can be tight, so send us the route and restrictions. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Twickenham (TW1, TW2, TW4, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
As a London location, Twickenham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Twickenham
Also in Twickenham
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose film set catering in Twickenham?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Twickenham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Historic houses near Twickenham include Richmond House (0.5 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (0.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Twickenham: your questions answered
Could you trade in Marble Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Twickenham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. On a winter shoot near Twickenham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Twickenham and across Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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