Milton Keynes · England
Film Set Catering for Lavendon events
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 Lavendon.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Lavendon
Film set catering in Lavendon, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For ad shoots and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Lavendon can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Lavendon (MK46)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Crew catering near Lavendon
Lavendon is about 7 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. In and around Lavendon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to 73 places across Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lavendon to Milton Keynes (about 10 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Lavendon, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK46, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From High Street, Rectory Orchard and Orchard Walk or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Lavendon we cover include Cold Brayfield (1 mile south-east) and Clifton Reynes (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (10 miles south-west), Bletchley (13 miles south), Newport Pagnell (7 miles south-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (13 miles south), Furzton (12 miles south) and Whitehouse (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Odell Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Pavenham Osier Beds.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
Perfect for your shoot in Lavendon
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lavendon:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
Within reach of Lavendon are historic houses such as Turvey Abbey (2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Takeaway run or book a 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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 plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Long summer days in Lavendon, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lavendon
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Also near Lavendon
More for events in Lavendon
Lavendon questions
How far is Lavendon from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Is Lavendon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Milton Keynes included. See all areas.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say 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