Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Missenden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Great Missenden
About our film set catering in Great Missenden
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and location shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Great Missenden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Great Missenden (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Location catering around Great Missenden
Great Missenden is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Great Missenden is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Great Missenden to Reading (21 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Great Missenden station is in Great Missenden itself. Great Missenden is about 30 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about a mile of Great Missenden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in HP16 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Station Approach; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hunt's Green (2 miles north), Wendover Dean (2 miles north-west), Lee Gate (3 miles north), Great Hampden (3 miles west) and Kingsash (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hawridge Court (4.5 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Coombe Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (less than half a mile south-east) and Misbourne School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Great Missenden ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Missenden
What’s the nearest station to Great Missenden?
Great Missenden has its own station: Great Missenden station.
Is Great Missenden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Also near Great Missenden
Other occasions in Great Missenden
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Perfect for your shoot in Great Missenden
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
Within reach of Great Missenden are historic houses such as Hughenden Manor (4.2 miles south-west) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.2 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Great Missenden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you’re 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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