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Film and TV set catering in Cannon Hill, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Cannon Hill.
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Cannon Hill
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Film set catering in Cannon Hill, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and event crews, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Shoots in Cannon Hill frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Cannon Hill (SW20, SM4, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Cannon Hill
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Whatever the occasion in Cannon Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, South Merton station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically 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.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Cannon Hill is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cannon Hill
Can the van park in Cannon Hill Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Cannon Hill?
South Merton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Crew catering near Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Morden, in Greater London. Bookings in Cannon Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Cannon Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Cannon Hill are historic houses such as Southside House (1.2 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in SW20, SM4 and KT3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Aylward Road, Camborne Road and Botsford Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Cannon Hill, we cover Bushey Mead (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile west), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north), West Barnes (1 mile west) and Merton Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (3.8 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Cannon Hill include Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Wimbledon (less than half a mile north) and Merton College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Edward Rayne pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.8 miles west)
Where the van can park in Cannon Hill
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Cannon Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Greater London, including Cannon Hill
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Cannon Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cannon Hill, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Cannon Hill
More for events in Cannon Hill
- 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