Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Goring
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Goring and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Goring events
Film set catering in Goring, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater shoots on location and photo shoots, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Goring, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Goring (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Goring: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Goring?
Goring has its own station: Goring & Streatley station.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Planning a shoot in Goring
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Goring is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Goring & Streatley station serves Goring directly. Within reach of Goring are historic houses such as Basildon Park (1.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Goring, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Open spaces near Goring include Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Queens Arms (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Goring, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Goring, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Goring hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Events we cater in Goring
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Goring is roughly 45 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
More for events in Goring
- 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