Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bledlow
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Bledlow and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Bledlow
Crew catering near Bledlow
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Bledlow as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Princes Risborough station is about 1.3 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bledlow, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in HP27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Bledlow, we cover Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Bledlow includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (under half a mile south-west)
How our film set catering works in Bledlow
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Bledlow, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Bledlow (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Why choose film set catering in Bledlow?
Service is quick from the hatch.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 37 miles from Bledlow.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Bledlow
Also in Bledlow
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bledlow
Do you come out to small places like Bledlow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. On a winter shoot near Bledlow, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
What affects the price in Bledlow
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
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 to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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