Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Quainton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Quainton and the surrounding area.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Quainton?
Perfect for your shoot in Quainton
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Quainton book the van for occasions like:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Among the historic houses close to Quainton are Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles south) and Claydon House (3.6 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
How our film set catering works in Quainton
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include photo shoots and period dramas on location, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Quainton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Quainton (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Quainton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Quainton
Which station is closest to Quainton?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Quainton close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Quainton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Quainton is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Other occasions in Quainton
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Quainton hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Quainton
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Planning a shoot in Quainton
Quainton is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For shoots in Quainton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Quainton. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Quainton is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Cautley Close and Pigott Orchard; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Quainton, we also cover Waddesdon (2 miles south), Wormstone (2 miles south), Westcott (2 miles south-west), Kingswood (3 miles west) and Upper Winchendon (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Upper Ray Meadows.
- Schools near Quainton include Waddesdon Church of England School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Swan and Castle pub (under half a mile north)
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Quainton 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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