Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Chesham Bois and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Chesham Bois?
About our film set catering in Chesham Bois
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and fashion shoots on location.
For a location shoot near Chesham Bois, base might be in a field or farmyard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Chesham Bois ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Chesham Bois hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Chesham Bois
Organising a club, school or community event in Chesham Bois? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Chesham Bois
Also in Chesham Bois
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically 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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Chesham Bois for film and TV crews
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Shoots in Chesham Bois are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Chesham Bois to Reading (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chenies Manor House (3.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Amersham station, about 0.8 miles south. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chesham Bois, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in HP6 and HP5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Chesham Bois, we also cover Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chesham Bois include Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Dr Challoner's Grammar School (0.6 miles south) and Home Tuition Service (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boot and Slipper pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Chesham Bois
Is Chesham Bois close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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