Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Marlow
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Marlow.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Marlow
Film set catering for your shoot in Marlow
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For wrap parties and stills shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Marlow, send us the base location. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Marlow for film and TV crews
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Marlow is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Marlow to Reading (12 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Marlow: Marlow station. The A404 and B482 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Marlow.
Here we cover the SL7 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Marlow sits on or near the A404 and B482, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Marlow we cover include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Marlow has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Butcher's Tap (less than half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Marlow
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Marlow: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Marlow?
Marlow station, in Marlow itself.
How far is Marlow from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Long summer days in Marlow, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Marlow
It lifts the crew.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Marlow and Buckinghamshire:
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Marlow are Harleyford Manor (2 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3.8 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 deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Marlow
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Marlow
More for events in Marlow
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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