Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ellesborough events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ellesborough and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Ellesborough
Film set catering in Ellesborough, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for commercials and music videos and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Ellesborough, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ellesborough: your questions answered
How far is Ellesborough from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go 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.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you cover Ellesborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ellesborough and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
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.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Long summer days in Ellesborough, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Ellesborough
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
In Ellesborough and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Ellesborough is about 35 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planning a shoot in Ellesborough
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ellesborough and nearby villages. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ellesborough to Oxford (19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Little Kimble station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Ellesborough is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in HP17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (under half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Ellesborough
More for events in Ellesborough
- 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