Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Chearsley events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Chearsley.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Chearsley?
Film set catering for your shoot in Chearsley
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Chearsley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Chearsley (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Chearsley
Other occasions in Chearsley
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Chearsley ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why choose film set catering in Chearsley?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chearsley book the van for occasions like:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Chearsley and across Buckinghamshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Chearsley
How far is Chearsley from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Chearsley?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Crew catering near Chearsley
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP18 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Chearsley is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Chearsley is roughly 42 miles from central London. Historic houses near Chearsley include Waddesdon Manor (3.7 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in HP18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Chearsley, we also cover Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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