Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ramsden
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ramsden and across Oxfordshire.
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Ramsden?
How our film set catering works in Ramsden
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include location shoots and outside broadcasts, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Ramsden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Ramsden (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Ramsden: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ramsden?
The closest is Finstock station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Ramsden from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Shooting in Ramsden: unit bases and access
Ramsden is about 3 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ramsden or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ramsden to Oxford (12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ramsden are Minster Lovell Hall (3.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Ramsden is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street and Wilcote Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Finstock (1 mile north-east), Delly End (1 mile south), Fawler (2 miles north-east), Hailey (2 miles south) and Poffley End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
More for events in Ramsden
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ramsden
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Ramsden ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:30pm.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ramsden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Ramsden
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Ramsden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, Finstock station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ramsden hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and 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