Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Milton Heights.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Milton Heights?
Film set catering for your shoot in Milton Heights
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include location filming and crew treats on long shoot days, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Milton Heights, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Milton Heights (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Milton Heights
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Milton Heights and across Oxfordshire
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Milton Heights? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Crew catering near Milton Heights
Milton Heights is about 2 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Milton Heights come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Milton Heights is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Milton Heights is roughly 53 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.6 miles east. Milton Heights is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the OX14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Midwinter Avenue, Trenchard Avenue and Lambe Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Milton Hill (1 mile south), Steventon (1 mile north-west), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north) and Marcham (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west), Grove (5 miles west) and Faringdon (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.9 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Milton Heights include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Nearby schools include UTC Oxfordshire (1.5 miles south-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-west)
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What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Milton Heights has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Milton Heights: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Milton Heights from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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