Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Gibraltar, Buckinghamshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Gibraltar. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Gibraltar events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Gibraltar
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Film set catering in Gibraltar, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is crew morale days and stills shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Gibraltar can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Gibraltar: unit bases and access
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Gibraltar and nearby villages. Gibraltar is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Gibraltar to Oxford (14 miles away).
Gibraltar is roughly 40 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Gibraltar are Waddesdon Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Gibraltar, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in HP17 and HP18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Gibraltar includes Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Gibraltar
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Gibraltar is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Gibraltar: your questions answered
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.
Which station is closest to Gibraltar?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Gibraltar?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
For event organisers in Gibraltar
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Gibraltar
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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