Supplying props since 1990

We are lucky enough to work with a fabulous group of stylists, art directors and general hoperloy;-), who work within the creative photographic industry with a wide range of clients from Waitrose, Boots, Sainsbury's telco, Co-op, Lidl, a plethora of magazines, Good Housekeeping, Olive, Delicious and Good Food to name but a few.

Thank you for the continual support to us and for passing cuttings, magazines, tear sheets, test shoot images and even books our way so that we can see where our props are used and end up...

Here's a snippet of our props in action.
22nd September 2025
New Shooting Spaces Now Open at China & Co Props Hire

We’re excited to share some big news from China & Co Props Hire: we’ve officially opened two brand-new shooting spaces - right inside our new building! 154 STUDIOS are purpose-built and designed to make your shoot days efficient and easier. Whether you're a food stylist, photographer, filmmaker, or creative director, our new spaces offer the […]

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7th July 2025
China & Co have moved!

Dear Friends, We are very excited to announce that after nearly 10 years in our previous building, China and Co Props Hire have moved to: 154 Dukes Road, Acton W3 0SL Our convenient new location is within the hubbub of the major film and props hire world, home to many studios and production facilities, just […]

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9th June 2025
Big Move Info!!

Everything you need to know about our move week... When do you move? We are closing our doors on 27th June at 5.30pm and we will re-open on 7th July at 9am. Can I prop jobs the week prior to the close? Absolutely, we are ‘business as normal’ right up until the end of the […]

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17th March 2025
Hints of Spring

With our new range of matt ceramics, large platters perfect for the Easter Roast, fluted bowls to serve the accompaniments and beautiful frayed napkins to soften the edge of every shoot,  we are 'Spring Ready’. Last year saw the unveiling of our huge range of formica surfaces in 2 sizes. With their wide colour spectrum, […]

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2nd September 2021
New Test Shots

A beautiful collection of 4 images shot by Food Photographer and Director Karen Thomas, Food Styling by Debbie Miller and Prop Styling by Karen Thomas. Karen enjoyed styling the test shoot herself and came to China and Co to search for these gorgeous plates and surfaces. www.karenthomasphotography.com http://www.debbiemiller.me.uk

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12th June 2022
Mary Berry Fool Proof Cooking

Mary Berry's Fabulous Foolproof Cook Book. Shot by Georgia Glynn Smith, art direction Kate Fox, food styling Lisa Harrison and styling me!! I was lucky enough to work with this amazing team on a couple of Mary Berry books. A nod back to my styling days and remembered with much joy.

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27th August 2024
Christmas in full swing

We are well and truly into this season. Christmas is in full swing and the staff are heading home each day, with a sprinkling of glitter on their faces. We have everything you need: full sized Christmas trees, decorations, wreaths and garlands. Sparkly tree lights and candles to buy. This year it is all about […]

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12th April 2019
Toast Hash Roast Mash

Dan Doherty's second Cook Book, shot by Anders Schonneman and (cheeky self publicising) styling by Liz Belton. Published by Conran Octupus. We had the joy of shooting in Jonathan Gregson's hire studio, Montford Place, SE11 5DE. Google directly for information. A fantastic brief of modern and eclectic props for the delicious mixture of food created […]

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12th February 2019
Lidl Christmas

Published by Lidl to celebrate Christmas products 2018. Styled by Hannah Wilkinson and photographer Mike English.

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10th July 2019
Lidl Instore Magazine

Published by Lidl in 2018. Props supplied by China and Co featured in this autumnal issue.

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10th August 2019
Simple - Ottolengi

Ottolengi’s New Book - a new extensive range of feasts and recipes styled by Wei Tang and shot by Jonathan Lovekin.   An exciting book full of fabulous recipes and photos using many of our ceramics and large linen table cloths.  

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10th April 2019
Waitrose Harvest

A few of our props are featured in Waitrose Harvest. A beautiful article on the fruit of the month using one of our limed wood boards and china white ceramic colander.

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12th April 2019
Lidl Spring - 2018

One of our favourite wire baskets has made it to the front cover of the Spring Instore Food Catalogue. Perfect for Hot Cross Buns to nestle in.

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12th April 2019
Waitrose Magazine

Shot by Jonathan Gregson, Food styling Marina Filippelli and props by Tamzin Ferdinando for a feature by Marco Pierre White on Easter Lunch. Published April 2017 by Waitrose Food.

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12th April 2019
Bonne Mamam

Shot by Stephen Conroy and styled by Pippa Evans. Postcards tied with ribbon, sent to us after the shoot to advertise their new Jam. We even got a sample of the delicious jam!  

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