Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Fern
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Fern and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Fern
Film set catering in Fern, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it’s photo shoots and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Fern, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Fern (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Fern chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Fern questions
Which station is closest to Fern?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Fern close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van come to Fern?
We do. We serve events in Fern and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Fern?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Fern, people book us for occasions like:
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (2.7 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fern?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Fern and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Fern for film and TV crews
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Fern as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Fern to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 28 miles from Fern, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Bourne End station, about 1.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in SL7, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Fern, we cover Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fern include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
More for events in Fern
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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