Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Fingest
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Fingest.
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Film set catering for Fingest events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Film set catering for your shoot in Fingest
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Near Fingest, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Fingest (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Long summer days in Fingest, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Fingest
Do you come out to small places like Fingest?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Fingest?
Saunderton station, about 4.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who books film set catering in Fingest?
It’s self-contained.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
Fingest is about 35 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Fingest
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near Fingest
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Fingest come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Fingest is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fingest to Reading (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 4.8 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Stonor Park (2.5 miles south-west) and Greenlands (3.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fingest, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Fingest include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Towns and villages near Fingest
What else we do in Fingest
- 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