Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Cutteslowe
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Cutteslowe and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Cutteslowe?
Why choose film set catering in Cutteslowe?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cutteslowe, people book us for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Cutteslowe is about 54 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
How our film set catering works in Cutteslowe
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for crew lunches at base and commercials and music videos.
Around Cutteslowe, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Larger groups normally 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 we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cutteslowe?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cutteslowe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Towns and villages near Cutteslowe
What else we do in Cutteslowe
Location catering around Cutteslowe
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In and around Cutteslowe, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Cutteslowe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
The A4165 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Cutteslowe. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.5 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Cutteslowe is on the A4165, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Cutteslowe: your questions answered
How far is Cutteslowe from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Cutteslowe?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Long summer days in Cutteslowe, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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