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Film and TV set catering in Rowstock, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Rowstock: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Rowstock
Common questions in Rowstock
What’s the nearest station to Rowstock?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Rowstock?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Film set catering for your shoot in Rowstock
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and photo shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Rowstock, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Rowstock (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Rowstock, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Rowstock, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Rowstock? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Rowstock
It’s self-contained.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 53 miles from Rowstock.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near Rowstock
More for events in Rowstock
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rowstock?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Location catering around Rowstock
Rowstock is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rowstock. Rowstock is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Didcot Parkway station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station. Rowstock is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in OX11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Tudor Walk, Wantage Road and Reading Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Rowstock, we also cover East Hendred (1 mile west), West Hendred (2 miles west), Ardington (3 miles west), East Lockinge (3 miles west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west) and Grove (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.7 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include UTC Oxfordshire (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Old Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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