Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Farnborough? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Farnborough
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Farnborough, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Farnborough
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot parties, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Farnborough can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farnborough?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books film set catering in Farnborough?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 55 miles from Farnborough.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Questions from Farnborough
Is Farnborough close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Farnborough?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Places near Farnborough
Also in Farnborough
Crew catering near Farnborough
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we can bring the van to you. Farnborough is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Farnborough to Oxford (16 miles away).
Farnborough is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Farnborough we cover include Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farnborough
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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