Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Garsington events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Garsington and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Garsington
About our film set catering in Garsington
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and end-of-shoot parties, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Garsington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Garsington (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Garsington
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Garsington, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Garsington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Central London is about 48 miles from Garsington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in OX44 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Oxford Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library Farmhouse (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Garsington
Organising a club, school or community event in Garsington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Garsington
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Garsington, people book us for occasions like:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Among the historic houses close to Garsington are Garsington Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.3 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Garsington
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What else we do in Garsington
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Garsington questions
How far is Garsington from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Garsington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Garsington is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
- 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