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Film Set Catering for Great Hampden events
Film set catering in Great Hampden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Great Hampden
Film set catering in Great Hampden, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and stills shoots, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Great Hampden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Great Hampden (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
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What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Great Hampden 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Hampden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Location catering around Great Hampden
Great Hampden is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Great Hampden and nearby villages. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2.6 miles east. Within reach of Great Hampden are historic houses such as Hughenden Manor (3.8 miles south) and West Wycombe Park House (4.6 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Great Hampden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the HP16 postcode area. From School Lane and Memorial Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Great Missenden (3 miles east), Wendover Dean (3 miles north-east), Coombe (3 miles north), Hunt's Green (3 miles north-east) and Kingsash (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.8 miles east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Hampden Arms (under half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Great Hampden
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Great Hampden, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Central London is about 32 miles from Great Hampden.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Great Hampden
Which station is closest to Great Hampden?
Great Missenden station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Great Hampden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Hampden and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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