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Film and TV set catering in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Milton-under-Wychwood and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Milton-under-Wychwood?
Film set catering in Milton-under-Wychwood, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re often asked to cater music video shoots and outside broadcasts, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Milton-under-Wychwood, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Milton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Sunset in Milton-under-Wychwood is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Milton-under-Wychwood, and we will check the date and send a price.
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A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Milton-under-Wychwood
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before booking
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Milton-under-Wychwood
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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More for events in Milton-under-Wychwood
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Occasions we serve in Milton-under-Wychwood
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Milton-under-Wychwood is about 70 miles from central London.
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Crew catering near Milton-under-Wychwood
Milton-under-Wychwood is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Milton-under-Wychwood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Milton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shipton station is about 1.1 miles away.
Anywhere in OX7, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Church Road and Greenlands Court or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Milton-under-Wychwood, we also cover Fifield (2 miles west), Idbury (2 miles north-west), Foscot (3 miles north), Fulbrook (3 miles south) and Burford (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north-east) and Woodstock (12 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare pub (under half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Milton-under-Wychwood
How far is Milton-under-Wychwood from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Milton-under-Wychwood?
Shipton station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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