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Film Set Catering in Aston Rowant
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Aston Rowant. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Aston Rowant
Film set catering in Aston Rowant, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Aston Rowant, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Aston Rowant
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Aston Rowant book the van for events such as:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Aston Rowant is roughly 39 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Aston Rowant
More for events in Aston Rowant
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Aston Rowant? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, Aston Rowant has light until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Aston Rowant questions
Is Aston Rowant close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Aston Rowant?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Location catering around Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX49 area, we can bring the van to you. Aston Rowant is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Aston Rowant to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Aston Rowant, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Aston Rowant we cover include Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lambert Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
- 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