Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Kencot, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Kencot and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Kencot
Crew catering near Kencot
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Kencot, we plan 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 all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Kencot to Oxford (16 miles away).
Kencot is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX18. Close by, we cover shoots in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How our film set catering works in Kencot
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For end-of-shoot parties and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Kencot, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Kencot (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Kencot questions
Is Kencot 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.
Is Kencot close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to Kencot?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Kencot. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter shoots near Kencot chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Kencot
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Perfect for your shoot in Kencot
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Kencot include Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Kencot? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
More for events in Kencot
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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