Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Grendon Underwood.
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Grendon Underwood
Film set catering in Grendon Underwood, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and unit base lunches, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Grendon Underwood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Grendon Underwood (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Grendon Underwood
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Grendon Underwood chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Grendon Underwood
Also in Grendon Underwood
Location catering around Grendon Underwood
Grendon Underwood is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Grendon Underwood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Grendon Underwood is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Grendon Underwood to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Within reach of Grendon Underwood are historic houses such as Claydon House (3.6 miles north-east) and Waddesdon Manor (4 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Main Street, The Firs and Darley's Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Grendon Underwood, we cover Edgcott (1 mile north), Ludgershall (2 miles south-west), Piddington (3 miles south-west), Blackthorn (4 miles west) and Brill (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Upper Ray Meadows.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Grendon Underwood?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Grendon Underwood and Buckinghamshire:
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Grendon Underwood is about 47 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Grendon Underwood
How far is Grendon Underwood from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Grendon Underwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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