Buckinghamshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Waterside, Buckinghamshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Waterside and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Waterside
Film set catering for your shoot in Waterside
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s shoots on location and commercials and music videos, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Waterside can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Waterside (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Waterside
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Waterside: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What affects the price in Waterside
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Crew catering near Waterside
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Waterside, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Central London is about 26 miles from Waterside, within easy reach for London-based crews. Waterside is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Waterside, we also cover Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Waterside include Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Pheasant pub (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head generally 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.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Waterside
Which station is closest to Waterside?
Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Nearby places to Waterside
Other occasions in Waterside
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Who books film set catering in Waterside?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Waterside book the van for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Waterside include Chenies Manor House (3.4 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- 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