Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Great Kimble events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Great Kimble.
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Great Kimble
Planning a shoot in Great Kimble
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Great Kimble to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Great Kimble is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Great Kimble to Oxford (18 miles away).
Great Kimble is about 35 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Kimble, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in HP17, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Great Kimble includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
About our film set catering in Great Kimble
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For period dramas on location and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Great Kimble, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Great Kimble
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Great Kimble and across Buckinghamshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books film set catering in Great Kimble?
It’s self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Little Kimble station serves Great Kimble directly.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Great Kimble questions
Do you come out to small places like Great Kimble?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Great Kimble?
Little Kimble station, in Great Kimble itself.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Great Kimble: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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