Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Donnington, 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 Donnington.
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Donnington
Film set catering in Donnington, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and photo shoots, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Donnington, base might be in a field or farmyard. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Donnington (OX4, OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Donnington
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Donnington
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Towns and villages near Donnington
More for events in Donnington
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Donnington?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Donnington and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Crew catering near Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Donnington, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Donnington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
With the A4158 nearby, Donnington is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For cast and crew travelling by train, Oxford station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX4 and OX1. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Meadow Lane, Arnold Road and Iffley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Donnington include the A4158, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Donnington, we cover Iffley (1 mile south-east), New Hinksey (1 mile west), Cowley (1 mile south-east), Oxford (1 mile north) and Redbridge (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warneford Hospital (1 mile north-east) and British Tattoo History Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Donnington include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Donnington include Greyfriars Catholic School (within half a mile east) and Emmanuel Christian School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Magdalen Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.1 miles north-west)
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Donnington is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Donnington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Questions from Donnington
Is Donnington close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can the van park in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Donnington?
Yes, we do. Donnington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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