Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Charney Bassett and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Charney Bassett
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Film set catering in Charney Bassett, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and wrap parties, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Charney Bassett, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Charney Bassett
Also in Charney Bassett
Questions from Charney Bassett
Is Charney Bassett too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Charney Bassett close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Why choose film set catering in Charney Bassett?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Charney Bassett are Longworth House (2.9 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Shooting in Charney Bassett: unit bases and access
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In and around Charney Bassett, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
Charney Bassett is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in OX12, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Charney Bassett, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charney Bassett?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Charney Bassett
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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