Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Fifield, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Fifield.
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Fifield
How our film set catering works in Fifield
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is location filming and seaside shoots, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Fifield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Shooting in Fifield: unit bases and access
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fifield and the surrounding area. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Fifield to Oxford (20 miles away).
Shoots anywhere in OX7 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Church Street and The Green; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Merrymouth Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Fifield ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Fifield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Fifield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Fifield?
Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to Fifield?
Yes, we do. Fifield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fifield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Occasions we serve in Fifield
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- 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