Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Shalstone.
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Shalstone events
Film set catering for your shoot in Shalstone
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew morale days and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Shalstone can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Nearby places to Shalstone
Also in Shalstone
Perfect for your shoot in Shalstone
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Shalstone and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Shalstone is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shalstone?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Shalstone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shalstone
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Shalstone
Is Shalstone close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Is Shalstone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, Shalstone has light until about 9:30pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Shalstone: unit bases and access
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Shalstone is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shalstone is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shalstone to Milton Keynes (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stowe House (2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the MK18 postcode area. Other places close to Shalstone we cover include Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Buckingham Sand Pit.
- 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