Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Chartridge and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Chartridge events
Film set catering in Chartridge, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and photo shoots.
Rural locations near Chartridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Chartridge
Is Chartridge close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Towns and villages near Chartridge
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Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Chartridge is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Chartridge
It is a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chartridge?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a shoot in Chartridge
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Chartridge as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 28 miles from Chartridge. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (2.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartridge, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the HP5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartridge include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chartridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will 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