Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Charlton and across Oxfordshire.
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Charlton?
About our film set catering in Charlton
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is stills shoots and lunch at the unit base, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Shoots around Charlton frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Charlton: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning a shoot in Charlton
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX12 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Charlton to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Charlton is roughly 57 miles from central London. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Charlton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in OX12 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Charlton sits on or near the A417, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring the van to shoots in Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Charlton include St Mary's School (0.6 miles south-west) and King Alfred's (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Lord Nelson pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Charlton
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Charlton: your questions answered
Could you trade in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
For event organisers in Charlton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. 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.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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