Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Emmington events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Emmington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Emmington events
About our film set catering in Emmington
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and live events and broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Emmington, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Emmington (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Emmington
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Emmington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planning a shoot in Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your shoot in Emmington will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Emmington include Adwell House (3 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Emmington is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Emmington is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of OX39. If your venue is just outside Emmington, we also cover Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Inn at Emmington (within half a mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a 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.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Other occasions in Emmington
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Emmington
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Emmington?
Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Emmington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Emmington, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
- 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