Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in Southcourt
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Southcourt.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Southcourt
Film set catering for your shoot in Southcourt
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch at the unit base and fashion shoots on location.
Around Southcourt, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Southcourt (HP21, HP19, HP20)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At midsummer, Southcourt has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Southcourt, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose film set catering in Southcourt?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Aylesbury station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there’s a minimum
Location catering around Southcourt
Southcourt is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Around Southcourt, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Southcourt is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Southcourt to Milton Keynes (about 16 miles away).
Southcourt is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Southcourt, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in HP21, HP19 and HP20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lee Road, Tyne Road and Tees Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Southcourt, we also cover California (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile north-east), Queens Park (1 mile north-east), Aylesbury (1 mile north) and Fairford Leys (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Southcourt has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are Friars Square (0.8 miles north) and Dinton Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Southcourt include Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Southcourt include Mandeville Upper School (within half a mile south) and Pebble Brook School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Aristocrat pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Southcourt
Do you come 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.
What’s the nearest station to Southcourt?
Aylesbury station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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What else we do in Southcourt
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
For event organisers in Southcourt
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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