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Film and TV set catering in Merton, Greater London
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Merton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Merton?
Film set catering in Merton, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
London locations around Merton can have tight access, so tell us the route and any height limits. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Merton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Merton?
Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
What about parking in Merton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Towns and villages near Merton
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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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Winter shoots near Merton chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Merton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Merton
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
As a London location, Merton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Merton
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
In Merton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Southside House (1.8 miles west) and Fulham Palace (4.1 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
Shooting in Merton: unit bases and access
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Merton and nearby villages. Merton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merton to London (about 7 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. With the A24 nearby, Merton is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
We serve shoots across the SW19 postcode area. From High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Merton is on the A24, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Merton we cover include Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to 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 Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Nelson Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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