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Film and TV set catering in Merton Abbey, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Merton Abbey.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Merton Abbey
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Film set catering for your shoot in Merton Abbey
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For period dramas on location and location shoots, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Merton Abbey, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Merton Abbey? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
Merton Abbey is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Merton Abbey
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Merton Abbey
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Merton Abbey and the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haydons Road station is about 0.9 miles away. The A24 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Merton Abbey.
Here we cover the SW19, CR4 and SW17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Merton Abbey is on the A24, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside Merton Abbey, we cover Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (1.2 miles west) and Ensham School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include King's Head pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Merton Abbey 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Greater London, including Merton Abbey
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Questions from Merton Abbey
What’s the nearest station to Merton Abbey?
Haydons Road station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Wandle Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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