Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Cothill, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cothill.
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Cothill
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Film set catering for your shoot in Cothill
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Cothill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Cothill (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Cothill
Which station is closest to Cothill?
Radley station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cothill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you come to Cothill?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Cothill and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Cothill: unit bases and access
Cothill is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Cothill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Cothill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Cothill is about 55 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Radley station is about 3.9 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in OX13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Cothill, we cover Dry Sandford (1 mile north-east), Shippon (1 mile south-east), Frilford Heath (1 mile south-west), Tubney (2 miles west) and Marcham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Cothill includes Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Merry Miller pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Events we cater in Cothill
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take around Cothill:
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Cothill include Appleton Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Longworth House (5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cothill
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In December, daylight in Cothill ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What else we do in Cothill
- 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