Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Harefield, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Harefield.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Harefield?
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Film set catering in Harefield, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and seaside shoots, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Around Harefield, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Harefield (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Harefield. Sunset in Harefield 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.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It’s 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.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Harefield hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For event organisers in Harefield
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What else we do in Harefield
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose film set catering in Harefield?
It’s self-contained.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Denham station, about 2 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Crew catering near Harefield
Harefield is in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your shoot is in the UB9 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Harefield to London (18 miles away).
Historic houses near Harefield include Ickenham Hall (3.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Harefield is about 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of the UB9 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Vernon Drive and New Park Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Hill End (1 mile north) and Moor Park (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (2.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
- Schools near Harefield include The Harefield Academy (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Harefield
How far is Harefield from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Harefield?
The closest is Denham station, roughly 2 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Harefield?
Yes, we do. Harefield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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