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Film Set Catering for Preston Crowmarsh events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Preston Crowmarsh and across Oxfordshire.
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Preston Crowmarsh
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Film set catering for your shoot in Preston Crowmarsh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and treat days on a long shoot, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Preston Crowmarsh, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Preston Crowmarsh (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Preston Crowmarsh
What else we do in Preston Crowmarsh
Perfect for your shoot in Preston Crowmarsh
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Preston Crowmarsh and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Preston Crowmarsh are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (2.4 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter shoots near Preston Crowmarsh 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.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Preston Crowmarsh? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Preston Crowmarsh
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Shooting in Preston Crowmarsh: unit bases and access
Preston Crowmarsh is about 1 mile south-west of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Preston Crowmarsh or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Preston Crowmarsh to Oxford (11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Cholsey station is about 3.6 miles away. Central London is about 44 miles from Preston Crowmarsh. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Preston Crowmarsh, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in OX10, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as St Helen's Avenue, St Helens Way and St Helen's Crescent, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Preston Crowmarsh, we also cover Benson (1 mile north-east), Wallingford (1 mile south-west), Shillingford (2 miles north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles west) and Warborough (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3.4 miles north) and Wallingford Castle (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Preston Crowmarsh includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (0.9 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Castle Inn Public House (0.6 miles north)
FAQs for Preston Crowmarsh
Can the van park in Howbery Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Preston Crowmarsh close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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