Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Penn Street, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Penn Street? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Penn Street
How our film set catering works in Penn Street
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Near Penn Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Penn Street (HP7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Penn Street
Penn Street is about 3 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your shoot is in the HP7 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Penn Street to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Central London is about 27 miles from Penn Street, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Penn Street are historic houses such as Hughenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Penn Street, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in HP7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodrow (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north), Beamond End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east) and Coleshill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (2.7 miles north) and Amersham Hospital (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Holmer Green Senior School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Squirrel pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Penn Street
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For event organisers in Penn Street
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Penn Street ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Penn Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose film set catering in Penn Street?
It is a morale boost.
In Penn Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Amersham station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Penn Street
What’s the nearest station to Penn Street?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Penn Street from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Also near Penn Street
What else we do in Penn Street
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:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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