Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Askett, Buckinghamshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Askett? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Askett events
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. On a winter shoot near Askett, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Askett? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Askett
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For location filming and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Askett, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Askett (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Shooting in Askett: unit bases and access
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Askett. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Askett to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Askett is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in HP27, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Askett include Princes Risborough School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Crowns pub (less than half a mile east)
Events we cater in Askett
It’s self-contained.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Askett book the van for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Askett is about 35 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Askett
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Askett?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Askett
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Askett questions
How far is Askett from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Askett too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
What affects the price in Askett
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or HP27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Askett
More for events in Askett
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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