Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Preston Bissett
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Preston Bissett.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Preston Bissett
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Film set catering for your shoot in Preston Bissett
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Preston Bissett, 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.
- Location
- Preston Bissett (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Location catering around Preston Bissett
Preston Bissett is about 3 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Preston Bissett or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Preston Bissett is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Preston Bissett are Claydon House (4.7 miles south-east) and Stowe House (4.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in MK18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Main Street, Pound Lane and Leys Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Gawcott (2 miles north-east), Tingewick (2 miles north), Hillesden (2 miles south-east), Twyford (2 miles south) and Finmere (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles north-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Preston Bissett is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Preston Bissett questions
Do you come out to small places like Preston Bissett?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Preston Bissett close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What else we do in Preston Bissett
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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