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Film Set Catering for Coombe Hill events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Coombe Hill and across Greater London.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Coombe Hill?
Shooting in Coombe Hill: unit bases and access
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. For shoots in Coombe Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Coombe Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Coombe Hill include Pembroke Lodge (1.5 miles north-west) and Southside House (1.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A308 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Coombe Hill.
We cover shoots in every part of the SW15 and KT2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Coombe Hill include the A308, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Coombe Hill, we cover Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coombe (0.7 miles south) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Coombe Hill includes Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Nearby schools include Canbury School (0.7 miles south-west) and Coombe Girls' School (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Cambridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
About our film set catering in Coombe Hill
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We’re often asked to cater wrap celebrations and live events and broadcasts, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Coombe Hill, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
Coombe Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coombe Hill
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
Nearby places to Coombe Hill
What else we do in Coombe Hill
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Coombe Hill
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Coombe Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Coombe Hill?
Norbiton station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Richmond Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Coombe Hill chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Coombe Hill?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Norbiton station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
What affects the price in Coombe Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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