Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shiplake events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Shiplake and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Shiplake
How our film set catering works in Shiplake
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Shiplake, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Questions from Shiplake
Could you trade in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is Shiplake too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Shiplake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shiplake and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Around Shiplake, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Shiplake include Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wargrave station is about 0.9 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Shiplake, we also cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Shiplake, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Perfect for your shoot in Shiplake
Service is quick from the hatch.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Shiplake book the van for events such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Shiplake is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shiplake?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Shiplake
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Shiplake
Also in Shiplake
- 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