Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hawridge, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hawridge.
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Hawridge
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About our film set catering in Hawridge
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties.
For a shoot in a place like Hawridge, 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.
- Location
- Hawridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Hawridge is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Hawridge: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hawridge?
Berkhamsted station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Crew catering near Hawridge
Hawridge is in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your shoot in Hawridge will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hawridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Berkhamsted station, about 3.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Hawridge are Cholesbury Manor House (0.9 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Hawridge is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in HP5 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Hawridge Common and Hawridge Vale or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bellingdon (1 mile south), Asheridge (1 mile south) and Chartridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles south), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles south) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
A little further out are Hawridge Court (0.6 miles south-east) and Chiltern Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Hawridge
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hawridge book the van for events such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 29 miles from Hawridge, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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