Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Appleford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Appleford-on-Thames? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Appleford-on-Thames?
About our film set catering in Appleford-on-Thames
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are often asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and seaside shoots, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Appleford-on-Thames, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Appleford-on-Thames
How far is Appleford-on-Thames from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Appleford-on-Thames?
Appleford-on-Thames has its own station: Appleford station.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Appleford-on-Thames.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Also near Appleford-on-Thames
Other occasions in Appleford-on-Thames
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Appleford-on-Thames, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Appleford-on-Thames
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Who books film set catering in Appleford-on-Thames?
Crews love a chip van day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Appleford-on-Thames book the van for events such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
Appleford-on-Thames is roughly 50 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Appleford-on-Thames and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Appleford-on-Thames for film and TV crews
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Appleford-on-Thames or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Appleford-on-Thames to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (1.9 miles north-east) and Brightwell Manor (3.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Appleford station serves Appleford-on-Thames directly.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX14. That could mean a shoot at a home on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Appleford-on-Thames we cover include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Appleford-on-Thames include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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