Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Saunderton.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
A chip van near Saunderton
How our film set catering works in Saunderton
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For lunch at the unit base and fashion shoots on location, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Saunderton, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Saunderton (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Saunderton
Saunderton is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Saunderton and the surrounding area. Saunderton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Saunderton to Reading (17 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Saunderton station is in Saunderton itself. Saunderton is roughly 34 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Saunderton, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the HP14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Wycombe Road, Saunderton Vale and Chiltern View, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Saunderton, we also cover Saunderton Lee (1 mile north), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile west), Bradenham (1 mile south-east), Loosley Row (1 mile north) and Lacey Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Saunderton includes Yoesden.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Cross pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (2.1 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Who books film set catering in Saunderton?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
Historic houses near Saunderton include West Wycombe Park House (2.6 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (3.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Questions from Saunderton
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Saunderton from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Saunderton?
Yes, we do. Saunderton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Saunderton
Other occasions in Saunderton
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Saunderton hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Saunderton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Saunderton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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