Carluccio’s - Family friendly and with great Italian food quite reasonably priced (main courses from around £7 ). Really good 2 course children’s meals with juice are a good deal at £3.50.[On the corner of Onslow Place and Old Brompton Road, opposite South Ken. tube.]

Sandwich shops – at the other end of South Ken. tube Arcade there are a couple of reasonably priced sandwich shops. Handy if you, or someone you know, is coming or going. Alternatively, Tesco Metro on Harrington Rd is convenient for the tube.

Phat Phuc’s - (careful how you pronounce it). The best Vietnamese noodles this side of HoChiMinh city. Make sure you get all the toppings. It makes for a delicious and healthy lunch (around £5) – located in a nice courtyard if the weather is good, but if not they also do take-away. [At the end of Sydney St. before King’s Rd. Go down the steps to the small courtyard.]

Picasso’s - A King’s Road institution. Does good coffee and reasonable meals. A favourite hangout for Bob Geldof and Gordon Ramsay, so you may get to do some celeb spotting. [At the end of Sydney St. turn left into Kings Rd, about 100m up on right hand side.]

Pizza Express - If you haven’t yet discovered this family friendly pizza and pasta chain, then now’s your chance to do so in style, as this one has unusually grand surroundings. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Also does take¬away. [A bit beyond Picasso’s, on the left hand side.]

The Stockpot - A good alternative to the canteen, with all day breakfasts and a wide ranging menu at good prices. [At the end of Sydney St. turn right onto King’s Rd. and it is a few minutes walk on the left hand side.]