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Film Set Catering in Shillingford
Film set catering in Shillingford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Shillingford events
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Shillingford lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Shillingford
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and location shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Shillingford, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally 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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shillingford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning a shoot in Shillingford
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Around Shillingford, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
Central London is about 46 miles from Shillingford. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shillingford, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in OX10, we just need to know where the van can park. From Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Shillingford we cover include Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shillingford includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Shillingford include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Shillingford
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Shillingford
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Common questions in Shillingford
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Shillingford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where the van can park in Shillingford
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:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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