Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Elmhurst
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Elmhurst.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Elmhurst?
About our film set catering in Elmhurst
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s unit base lunches and fashion shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Around Elmhurst, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Who books film set catering in Elmhurst?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Elmhurst book the van for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
With the A4157 nearby, Elmhurst is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Elmhurst
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Also near Elmhurst
What else we do in Elmhurst
For event organisers in Elmhurst
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Elmhurst questions
Is Elmhurst close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Elmhurst?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cover Elmhurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Elmhurst is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Planning a shoot in Elmhurst
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For shoots in Elmhurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Elmhurst. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south. Elmhurst is roughly 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Elmhurst is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in HP20, HP19 and HP21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You will find Elmhurst on the A4157, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Elmhurst is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (less than half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The New Zealand pub (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Elmhurst ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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