Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Howe Hill
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Howe Hill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Howe Hill
About our film set catering in Howe Hill
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Howe Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Howe Hill
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. People in Howe Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Howe Hill is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Howe Hill is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX49 postcode area. Close by, we cover shoots in Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Howe Hill
What else we do in Howe Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Questions from Howe Hill
Is Howe Hill close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- 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.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Howe Hill?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Howe Hill chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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