Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Penn, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Penn and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Book the van in Penn
Film set catering in Penn, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is period dramas on location and location filming, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Penn can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Penn (HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning a shoot in Penn
Penn is about 2 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. People in Penn book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Penn to Reading (18 miles away).
Within reach of Penn are historic houses such as Hughenden Manor (2.9 miles north-west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Penn is about 27 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Penn, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in HP10, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Glebelands and Carter Walk or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south), Forty Green (2 miles south-east), Knotty Green (2 miles south-east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Penn include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Penn include Sir William Ramsay School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Also in Penn
Occasions we serve in Penn
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, High Wycombe station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Penn lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Penn: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Penn?
High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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 service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
- 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