Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Botley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Botley?
Film set catering in Botley, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Botley, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Botley (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Botley
Also in Botley
What affects the price in Botley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or HP5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Light in Botley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Botley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a shoot in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Botley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Botley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Botley to Milton Keynes (about 24 miles away).
Within reach of Botley are historic houses such as Chenies Manor House (3.1 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 25 miles from Botley, within easy reach for London-based crews. Botley is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the HP5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Botley, we also cover Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Ashley Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Botley includes Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
Botley questions
Is Botley close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cover Botley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Botley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Events we cater in Botley
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Botley
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Botley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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