Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Hendred events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to East Hendred and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in East Hendred
Occasions we serve in East Hendred
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in East Hendred, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Didcot Parkway station is about 4.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Film set catering in East Hendred, fried fresh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for period dramas on location and wrap parties.
Near East Hendred, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- East Hendred (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in East Hendred
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover East Hendred as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
East Hendred is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. East Hendred is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in OX12, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to East Hendred we cover include West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hendred include Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile south-east)
FAQs for East Hendred
What’s the nearest station to East Hendred?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is East Hendred close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover East Hendred?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Hendred is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
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.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In December, daylight in East Hendred ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get 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 fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near East Hendred
Other occasions in East Hendred
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in East Hendred
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. 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.
Why East Hendred hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in East Hendred and across Oxfordshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Hendred
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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