Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Piddington, Buckinghamshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Piddington and across Buckinghamshire.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Piddington
Film set catering in Piddington, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location filming and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Piddington, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Piddington (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Piddington
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Piddington
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Towns and villages near Piddington
More for events in Piddington
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Piddington has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Piddington questions
Which station is closest to Piddington?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Piddington close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning a shoot in Piddington
Piddington is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For shoots in Piddington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Piddington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Piddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Saunderton station is about 2.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (1.1 miles east) and Hughenden Manor (3.2 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Piddington is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP14. That could mean a shoot at a home on King Street, Queen Street and Piddington Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Wheeler End (1 mile south-west), Green End (1 mile north-west), Studley Green (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile south-west) and West Wycombe (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Piddington includes Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include The Brickmakers Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include West Wycombe Rural (0.5 miles north)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Piddington
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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