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Film Set Catering in Frieth
Film set catering in Frieth: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Frieth
Film set catering in Frieth, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s music video shoots and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Frieth can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Frieth
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Frieth
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Frieth
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Frieth?
Marlow station, about 4.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you come to Frieth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Frieth. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter shoots near Frieth chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Location catering around Frieth
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Frieth, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Frieth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Frieth to Reading (about 12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Frieth are West Wycombe Park House (3.2 miles north-east) and Greenlands (3.2 miles south-west). 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 5 miles of Frieth, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9. Local streets include Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Frieth, we cover Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Frieth includes Yoesden.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (3 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Frieth, and we will check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Frieth
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
Places near Frieth
What else we do in Frieth
- 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