Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Middle Assendon and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Middle Assendon
Film set catering in Middle Assendon, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and ad shoots, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Middle Assendon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Middle Assendon
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Also near Middle Assendon
More for events in Middle Assendon
Why choose film set catering in Middle Assendon?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take in Middle Assendon and Oxfordshire:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
Shooting in Middle Assendon: unit bases and access
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For a shoot in Middle Assendon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Middle Assendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Middle Assendon is roughly 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Middle Assendon are historic houses such as Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Middle Assendon, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Middle Assendon, we cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Rainbow Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Middle Assendon: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Middle Assendon too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Step by step
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 Middle Assendon chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Middle Assendon, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A closer look at 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 is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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