Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Coscote, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Coscote. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Coscote?
Film set catering in Coscote, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and wrap celebrations.
Near Coscote, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Coscote (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. 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.
Why Coscote hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Coscote and across Oxfordshire
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Coscote
Other occasions in Coscote
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Coscote has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Coscote
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take around Coscote:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
Coscote is about 50 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Coscote, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning a shoot in Coscote
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Coscote is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Coscote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (4.1 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north. Coscote is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of OX11. Close by, we cover shoots in West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Coscote include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
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 typically 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.
Questions from Coscote
Which station is closest to Coscote?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Coscote close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
- 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