Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Cholsey, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Cholsey.
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Film set catering in Cholsey
How our film set catering works in Cholsey
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s unit base lunches and wrap celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Cholsey, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cholsey
Can the van go 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 will follow the site rules.
Is Cholsey close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, 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.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to Cholsey
More for events in Cholsey
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- 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.
On the menu in Cholsey
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Planning a shoot in Cholsey
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX10 area, we can bring the van to you. Cholsey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cholsey to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Cholsey is about 46 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Cholsey: Cholsey station. Cholsey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in OX10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cholsey include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Morning Star pub (within half a mile south-east)
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Cholsey is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Cholsey?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Cholsey and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Cholsey
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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