Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ashendon, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ashendon and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Ashendon
Ashendon questions
Is Ashendon close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ashendon?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How our film set catering works in Ashendon
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and fashion shoots on location.
Near Ashendon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Ashendon. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Ashendon
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Ashendon
Shooting in Ashendon: unit bases and access
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Shoots in Ashendon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ashendon is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ashendon to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Ashendon is about 44 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in HP18, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Main Street, Lower End and The Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Ashendon include Snakemoor.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashendon
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashendon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
Historic houses near Ashendon include Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Ashendon, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ashendon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or HP18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Ashendon
Other occasions in Ashendon
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashendon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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