Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Ascott-under-Wychwood
How our film set catering works in Ascott-under-Wychwood
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include event crews and ad shoots, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Ascott-under-Wychwood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Ascott-under-Wychwood: unit bases and access
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ascott-under-Wychwood and nearby villages. Ascott-under-Wychwood is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ascott-under-Wychwood to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself. Within reach of Ascott-under-Wychwood are historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall (4.8 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in OX7, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include High Street, The Green and Church Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
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. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ascott-under-Wychwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Ascott-under-Wychwood
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ascott-under-Wychwood
What’s the nearest station to Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
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 does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, Ascott-under-Wychwood has light until about 9:30pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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