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Film and TV set catering in Chilton, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Chilton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Chilton
Film set catering for your shoot in Chilton
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and live events and broadcasts.
Near Chilton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chilton (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Chilton: unit bases and access
Chilton is about 4 miles south-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX11, we can fry fresh for your crew. Chilton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 52 miles from Chilton, within easy reach for London-based crews. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in OX11 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Main Street, Lawson Lane and Crafts End or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Upton (2 miles north-east), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-east), Harwell (2 miles north), Coscote (2 miles north-east) and Blewbury (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (6 miles west), Grove (6 miles north-west) and Faringdon (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Chilton include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown at Chilton pub (under half a mile south-west)
Chilton questions
Is Chilton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Chilton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What else we do in Chilton
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Chilton ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Chilton?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Chilton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Didcot Parkway station is about 3.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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