Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Watermead events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Watermead and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Watermead
Questions from Watermead
Which station is closest to Watermead?
Aylesbury station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
How far is Watermead from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
About our film set catering in Watermead
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and wrap celebrations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Shoots around Watermead frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Watermead (HP19, HP20, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Watermead, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Watermead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Watermead?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Watermead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aylesbury station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Location catering around Watermead
Watermead is about 1 mile north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Shoots in Watermead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 38 miles from Watermead. Watermead is on or near the A4157, good for unit base access. Watermead is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in HP19, HP20 and HP22, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Farnley Road, Verwood Road and Cannock Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A4157, Watermead is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Watermead, we also cover Elmhurst (1 mile south), New Zealand (1 mile south-west), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile south-west), Aylesbury (1 mile south) and Queens Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haddenham (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tindal Centre (0.7 miles south) and Friars Square (1.2 miles south).
- Schools near Watermead include Stocklake Park Community School (0.9 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Watermead Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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