Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Shellingford, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Shellingford.
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Shellingford
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How our film set catering works in Shellingford
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and live events and broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Shellingford, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Shellingford
Location catering around Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Shellingford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For shoots in SN7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Street and Fernham Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Shellingford we cover include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Shellingford
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shellingford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Shellingford is roughly 63 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
FAQs for Shellingford
Do you come out to small places like Shellingford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Shellingford close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to Shellingford?
Yes, we do. Shellingford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Shellingford. Long summer days in Shellingford, with light until about 9:30pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SN7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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