Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Cassington
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Cassington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Cassington?
How our film set catering works in Cassington
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For wrap parties and crew lunches at base, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Cassington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Cassington (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your shoot in Cassington
Crews love a chip van day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cassington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (3.4 miles north) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Long summer days in Cassington, with light until about 9:30pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cassington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Cassington?
Hanborough station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cassington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Food your guests will love
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
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 route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Cassington
What else we do in Cassington
Cassington for film and TV crews
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Cassington is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cassington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Cassington to Oxford (6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Central London is about 57 miles from Cassington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in OX29, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Bartholomew School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Cassington and across Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- 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