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Film Set Catering in Kingsey
Film set catering in Kingsey: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Kingsey
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How our film set catering works in Kingsey
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s crew treats on long shoot days and outside broadcasts, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Kingsey, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Kingsey
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Kingsey, people book us for events such as:
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Kingsey is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Kingsey
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Kingsey from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Kingsey has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Kingsey, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Other occasions in Kingsey
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Shooting in Kingsey: unit bases and access
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Shoots in Kingsey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Kingsey is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 1.4 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Kingsey, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in HP17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Risborough Road and Haddenham Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Thistle pub (0.8 miles north)
- 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