Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Coombe, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Coombe? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Coombe
How our film set catering works in Coombe
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re often asked to cater seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Coombe, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. In and around Coombe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coombe to London (about 9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Other occasions in Coombe
Occasions we serve in Coombe
It needs no kitchen on location.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Coombe include Southside House (1.4 miles east) and Pembroke Lodge (2.1 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
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- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Coombe and the whole of Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Coombe 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Common questions in Coombe
What’s the nearest station to Coombe?
Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Cottenham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Coombe. To check your date, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
As a London location, Coombe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Coombe
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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