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Film Set Catering in Quarrendon Estate
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Quarrendon Estate.
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Quarrendon Estate
About our film set catering in Quarrendon Estate
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re often asked to cater music video shoots and period dramas on location, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around Quarrendon Estate frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Quarrendon Estate (HP19, HP20)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Quarrendon Estate
What else we do in Quarrendon Estate
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What affects the price in Quarrendon Estate
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Quarrendon Estate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, daylight in Quarrendon Estate ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
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 fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Quarrendon Estate
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Quarrendon Estate and across Buckinghamshire
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send the unit base address and directions
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Quarrendon Estate for film and TV crews
Quarrendon Estate is about 1 mile north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Quarrendon Estate is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Quarrendon Estate is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Quarrendon Estate to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Aylesbury station is about 1.1 miles away. Quarrendon Estate is roughly 39 miles from central London. Quarrendon Estate is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in HP19 and HP20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Lay Road, Abbey Road and Weedon Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Quarrendon Estate, we also cover New Zealand (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile west), Aylesbury (1 mile south-east), Fairford Leys (1 mile south-west) and Elmhurst (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (0.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School (less than half a mile south-east) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The New Zealand pub (0.6 miles east)
Why choose film set catering in Quarrendon Estate?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Quarrendon Estate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Quarrendon Estate are historic houses such as Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
Where the van can park in Quarrendon Estate
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Quarrendon Estate questions
Which station is closest to Quarrendon Estate?
Aylesbury station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Quarrendon Estate.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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