Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Longwick, Buckinghamshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Longwick and across Buckinghamshire.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Longwick
How our film set catering works in Longwick
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For seaside and period locations and wrap parties, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Longwick, base may be a field or yard. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Longwick (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for 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 numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Longwick: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Longwick?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Longwick? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Longwick. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Longwick: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Longwick?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Location catering around Longwick
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. People in Longwick book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Longwick to Oxford (16 miles away).
Longwick is about 37 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longwick, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in HP27, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Longwick include Princes Risborough School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Longwick?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Longwick hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 is crisp.
Places near Longwick
Also in Longwick
- 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