Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Amersham on the Hill
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Amersham on the Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Amersham on the Hill
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
Film set catering for your shoot in Amersham on the Hill
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for event crews and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Amersham on the Hill, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Questions from Amersham on the Hill
What’s the nearest station to Amersham on the Hill?
Amersham on the Hill has its own station: Amersham station.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Location catering around Amersham on the Hill
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Amersham on the Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Amersham on the Hill include Chenies Manor House (3.2 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Amersham on the Hill is roughly 25 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Amersham on the Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of HP6, HP7 and HP8. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road, wherever the van can park. With the A416 and A4154 close by, Amersham on the Hill is simple for us to get to with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Amersham on the Hill include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Home Tuition Service (within half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Boot and Slipper pub (less than half a mile north)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Places near Amersham on the Hill
What else we do in Amersham on the Hill
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Amersham on the Hill has light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Amersham on the Hill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What affects the price in Amersham on the Hill
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Perfect for your shoot in Amersham on the Hill
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, Amersham on the Hill has its own station, Amersham station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- 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