Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ipsden, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Ipsden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Ipsden
Film set catering in Ipsden, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for period dramas on location and fashion shoots on location.
Near Ipsden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Ipsden (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. On a winter shoot near Ipsden, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Ipsden: unit bases and access
Ipsden is about 8 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Ipsden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ipsden to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 3.3 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (4.7 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (5 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ipsden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in OX10, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include The Street, Fir Close and Crabtree Corner, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Heath End (2 miles east), Checkendon (2 miles south-east), Woodcote (2 miles south), Nuffield (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Row (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Perfect for your shoot in Ipsden
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ipsden book the van for occasions like:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
Ipsden is roughly 43 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
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Questions from Ipsden
How far is Ipsden from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ipsden?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you come to Ipsden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ipsden is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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