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Film and TV set catering in Kingwood Common, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Kingwood Common.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Kingwood Common?
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingwood Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About our film set catering in Kingwood Common
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and fashion shoots on location, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Kingwood Common, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Kingwood Common (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Kingwood Common
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Kingwood Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Kingwood Common?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Kingwood Common chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Events we cater in Kingwood Common
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever the occasion in Kingwood Common, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
Kingwood Common for film and TV crews
Kingwood Common is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the van to you. Kingwood Common is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Kingwood Common is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Kingwood Common are Greys Court (1.9 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Kingwood Common is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RG9 start with a parking spot for the van. From Stevens Lane, Stoke Row Road and Dove Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Peppard Hill (1 mile south-east), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Highmoor Cross (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kingwood Common include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Unicorn pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
- 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 will advise.
On the menu in Kingwood Common
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Kingwood Common and the whole of Oxfordshire
- 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