Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Crowell events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Crowell.
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Crowell
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Crowell
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Film set catering in Crowell, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We are frequently asked to cater photo shoots and commercials and music videos, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Crowell, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Crowell (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Crowell
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning a shoot in Crowell
Crowell is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your shoot in Crowell will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 38 miles from Crowell, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Crowell are Adwell House (2.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crowell is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in OX39, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Crowell, we also cover Kingston Blount (1 mile west), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowell include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd's Crook pub (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Crowell. At midsummer, Crowell has light until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Crowell
Is Crowell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crowell?
Princes Risborough station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to Crowell?
Yes, we do. Crowell is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
- 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