Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering in The City
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in The City and across Buckinghamshire.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in The City
Film set catering in The City, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it is wrap celebrations and music video shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near The City can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- The City (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in The City
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in The City is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near The City
What else we do in The City
The City questions
Is The City too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is The City from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Events we cater in The City
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The City and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
The City is roughly 35 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a shoot in The City
The City 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 The City and nearby villages. The City is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from The City to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (2.7 miles south-east) and Hughenden Manor (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. The City is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in HP14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bottle Square Lane, Radnage Common Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside The City, we also cover Waterend (1 mile west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile south-west), Radnage (1 mile north), Bennett End (1 mile north-west) and Green End (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Wycombe Rural (1.6 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Yoesden and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (0.5 miles north-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