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Film Set Catering in Little Wittenham
Film set catering in Little Wittenham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for Little Wittenham events
Film set catering in Little Wittenham, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For music video shoots and unit base lunches, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Little Wittenham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Little Wittenham
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Little Wittenham
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX14 area, we can bring the van to you. Little Wittenham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Little Wittenham is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Little Wittenham are Brightwell Manor (1.7 miles south-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (1.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in OX14, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Who books film set catering in Little Wittenham?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Little Wittenham book the van for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Little Wittenham: your questions answered
Is Little Wittenham close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Little Wittenham?
Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Towns and villages near Little Wittenham
Also in Little Wittenham
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Little Wittenham chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Little Wittenham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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