Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Roke, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Roke. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Roke
Events we cater in Roke
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Roke is about 44 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Film set catering in Roke, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We are often asked to cater photo shoots and seaside shoots, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Roke, check tracks and ground for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Roke (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Roke questions
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Roke from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you cover Roke?
Yes, we do. Roke is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Roke: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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 pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Roke, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
Roke for film and TV crews
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Roke, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Roke to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Roke are Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Roke is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Roke we cover include Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Home Sweet Home pub (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
For event organisers in Roke
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Roke
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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