Milton Keynes · England
Film and TV set catering in Caldecote, Milton Keynes
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Caldecote and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Caldecote
How our film set catering works in Caldecote
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and music video shoots.
Near Caldecote, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Caldecote (MK16, MK15, MK20)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Caldecote
Is Caldecote too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Caldecote?
The closest is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Planning a shoot in Caldecote
Caldecote is about 1 mile south-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Give us the address of your shoot in Caldecote, and we will plan access and set-up. Caldecote is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 3.5 miles south-west. With the A422 nearby, Caldecote is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Anywhere in MK16, MK15 and MK20, we can bring the van to you. With the A422 close by, Caldecote is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tongwell (1 mile south-west), Willen (1 mile south), Newport Pagnell (1 mile north-west), Lathbury (2 miles north) and Great Linford (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Milton Keynes (3 miles south-west), Bletchley (6 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (5 miles south), Furzton (5 miles south), Whitehouse (5 miles south-west) and Fenny Stratford (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Caldecote includes Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ousedale School (0.9 miles north-west) and Gyosei International School UK (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms Public House (0.8 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Caldecote: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Caldecote
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Also near Caldecote
Other occasions in Caldecote
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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