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Film Set Catering in Steeple Claydon
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 Steeple Claydon.
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Steeple Claydon
Film set catering in Steeple Claydon, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot parties, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a location shoot near Steeple Claydon, base might be in a field or farmyard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Steeple Claydon ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What affects the price in Steeple Claydon
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Steeple Claydon?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Steeple Claydon book the van for occasions like:
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Steeple Claydon are Claydon House (1.6 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Steeple Claydon
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Steeple Claydon
Is Steeple Claydon close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Steeple Claydon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Steeple Claydon is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Crew catering near Steeple Claydon
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Steeple Claydon to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Steeple Claydon to Milton Keynes (about 11 miles away).
Steeple Claydon is about 49 miles from central London.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Steeple Claydon we cover include Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
- Pubs nearby include The Fountain pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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