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Film Set Catering for Shiplake Cross events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Shiplake Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Book the van in Shiplake Cross
Film set catering in Shiplake Cross, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Shiplake Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Shiplake Cross has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Shiplake Cross
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shiplake Cross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Shiplake Cross
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Shiplake Cross and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Perfect for your shoot in Shiplake Cross
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shiplake Cross book the van for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
Within reach of Shiplake Cross are historic houses such as Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shiplake Cross
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For a shoot in Shiplake Cross, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Shiplake Cross. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Shiplake Cross is roughly 35 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over the RG9 postcode area. From Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Shiplake Cross we cover include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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