Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Totteridge, Buckinghamshire
Film set catering in Totteridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Totteridge events
Film set catering in Totteridge, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Totteridge, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Totteridge (HP13, HP11)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Totteridge: your questions answered
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.
Is Totteridge close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you cover Totteridge?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Totteridge and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What affects the price in Totteridge
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or HP13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Totteridge for film and TV crews
Totteridge is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Around Totteridge, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 29 miles from Totteridge, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, High Wycombe station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Totteridge, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP13 and HP11, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Hunt Road, Perth Road and Elora Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Micklefield (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-west), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), High Wycombe (1 mile west) and Tylers Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles west) and Eden (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Totteridge include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Kings Wood School and Nursery (within half a mile north-east) and The Tower (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Gordon Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Totteridge has light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
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. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Totteridge
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Totteridge and across Buckinghamshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Who books film set catering in Totteridge?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever the occasion in Totteridge, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Totteridge include Hughenden Manor (1.9 miles north-west) and West Wycombe Park House (3.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Totteridge
More for events in Totteridge
- 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