Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Shorthampton, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Shorthampton and across Oxfordshire.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Shorthampton?
About our film set catering in Shorthampton
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. For photo shoots and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Shorthampton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Shorthampton hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Shorthampton: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Contact us 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
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:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Shorthampton
Which station is closest to Shorthampton?
The closest is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Shorthampton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Nearby places to Shorthampton
Other occasions in Shorthampton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Location catering around Shorthampton
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. People in Shorthampton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Shorthampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shorthampton to Oxford (15 miles away).
Shorthampton is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the OX7 postcode area. Other places close to Shorthampton we cover include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Open spaces near Shorthampton include Blenheim Farm.
- 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