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Film and TV set catering in Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cray's Pond.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Cray's Pond
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Cray's Pond and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Cray's Pond
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Cray's Pond, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Cray's Pond
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Cray's Pond are Basildon Park (2.2 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Common questions in Cray's Pond
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Cray's Pond?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Cray's Pond?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Also near Cray's Pond
What else we do in Cray's Pond
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Cray's Pond has light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Cray's Pond for film and TV crews
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we can fry fresh for your crew. Cray's Pond is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Cray's Pond is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cray's Pond, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Cray's Pond include the B4526, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Cray's Pond include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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