Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in North Stoke, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in North Stoke.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for North Stoke events
How our film set catering works in North Stoke
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For event crews and stills shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near North Stoke can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- North Stoke (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Places near North Stoke
Other occasions in North Stoke
Crew catering near North Stoke
North Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around North Stoke and the surrounding area. North Stoke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Central London is about 44 miles from North Stoke, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles north-west) and Basildon Park (5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of North Stoke, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in OX10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Cook Lane and Wallingford Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Winterbrook (1 mile north-west), Cholsey (1 mile west), Mongewell (1 mile north), Newnham Murren (2 miles north) and South Stoke (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around North Stoke includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in North Stoke? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Questions from North Stoke
How far is North Stoke from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Is North Stoke too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in North Stoke?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in North Stoke
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, 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.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, North Stoke has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to 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.
Related guides
- 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