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Film and TV set catering in Marston, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Marston.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Marston
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering in Marston, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and unit base lunches.
Near Marston, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Marston
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Marston include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Shooting in Marston: unit bases and access
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Marston are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Marston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Marston is roughly 53 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We serve shoots across OX3 and OX2. Streets in the area include Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Marston include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Swan School (under half a mile south-west) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Marston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Marston questions
What’s the nearest station to Marston?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Marston?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Marston, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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