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Film Set Catering for Gosford events
Film set catering in Gosford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Gosford
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering for your shoot in Gosford
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and period dramas on location.
Near Gosford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Gosford (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Gosford
Gosford is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. People in Gosford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Gosford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Within reach of Gosford are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.1 miles south) and Blenheim Palace (4.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in OX5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to shoots in Kidlington (1 mile north-west), Islip (2 miles north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north), Bletchingdon (3 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Acland Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Gosford includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Gosford include Gosford Hill School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In December, daylight in Gosford ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose film set catering in Gosford?
It is a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Gosford is about 55 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Gosford
What’s the nearest station to Gosford?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Gosford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Gosford?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Gosford and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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