Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hatford events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hatford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Hatford
Film set catering in Hatford, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s music video shoots and period dramas on location, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Hatford, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hatford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Hatford, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Hatford and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Hatford
Other occasions in Hatford
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning a shoot in Hatford
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hatford and the surrounding area. Hatford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hatford to Oxford (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Hatford include Longworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in SN7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Hatford includes Badbury Hill.
FAQs for Hatford
Is Hatford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hatford from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hatford?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What affects the price in Hatford
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hatford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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