Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Clifton Hampden
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Clifton Hampden.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Clifton Hampden
Film set catering for your shoot in Clifton Hampden
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are often asked to cater crew morale days and unit base lunches, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Clifton Hampden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Clifton Hampden (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups typically 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.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Clifton Hampden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning a shoot in Clifton Hampden
Clifton Hampden is about 3 miles south-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Clifton Hampden to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Clifton Hampden is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 49 miles from Clifton Hampden. Within reach of Clifton Hampden are historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor (within half a mile east) and Brightwell Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in OX14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Abingdon Road and Courtiers Green or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Long Wittenham (1 mile south), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles north), Culham (2 miles west) and Radley (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (1.4 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (3.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Clifton Hampden
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Clifton Hampden
Other occasions in Clifton Hampden
Events we cater in Clifton Hampden
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Culham station, about 1.1 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Clifton Hampden: your questions answered
Is Clifton Hampden close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Is Clifton Hampden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clifton Hampden?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Clifton Hampden. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Clifton Hampden
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In December, daylight in Clifton Hampden ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Clifton Hampden
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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