Milton Keynes · England
Film Set Catering for Wavendon events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wavendon and across Milton Keynes.
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Planning an event in Wavendon?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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.
How our film set catering works in Wavendon
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and wrap celebrations.
Rural locations near Wavendon can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Wavendon (MK17)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Wavendon, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or MK17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wavendon: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wavendon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Wavendon?
Woburn Sands station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wavendon?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Wavendon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Towns and villages near Wavendon
What else we do in Wavendon
Planning a shoot in Wavendon
Wavendon is about 4 miles north-east of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. Bookings in Wavendon come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Wavendon is one of 73 places in Milton Keynes where we bring the van.
Central London is about 44 miles from Wavendon, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Woburn Sands station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Walton Road, Church End and St Mary's Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Wavendon, we also cover Glebe Farm (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north-west), Woburn Sands (1 mile south-east), Lower End (1 mile east) and Bow Brickhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (4 miles west), Bletchley (4 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (5 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles south-west), Furzton (4 miles west) and Whitehouse (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rugemont Castle (3.7 miles east) and Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (3.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Caldecotte Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
- Schools near Wavendon include Walton High (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Stables pub (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Wavendon hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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