Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Marlow Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Marlow Common and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Marlow Common?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Film set catering in Marlow Common, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We are frequently asked to cater stills shoots and wrap parties, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Marlow Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Where the van can park in Marlow Common
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Marlow Common 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SL7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planning a shoot in Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in SL7, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Marlow Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Marlow Common to Reading (11 miles away).
Within reach of Marlow Common are historic houses such as Harleyford Manor (1.6 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Marlow Common is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Marlow Common, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Marlow Common we cover include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Towns and villages near Marlow Common
More for events in Marlow Common
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Marlow Common
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Marlow Common?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
- 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