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Film and TV set catering in Sparsholt, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sparsholt and the surrounding area.
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
A chip van near Sparsholt
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How our film set catering works in Sparsholt
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for photo shoots and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Sparsholt, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Sparsholt (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Sparsholt
How far is Sparsholt from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Sparsholt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Sparsholt?
We do. Sparsholt is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are 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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Sparsholt and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Who books film set catering in Sparsholt?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take around Sparsholt:
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
Sparsholt is roughly 61 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Places near Sparsholt
Other occasions in Sparsholt
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Sparsholt lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Location catering around Sparsholt
Sparsholt is about 3 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX12, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sparsholt, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as West Street, Watery Lane and Church Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Sparsholt, we also cover Westcot (1 mile west), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Sheepdrove (5 miles south) and Upper Lambourn (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (3 miles east) and Grove (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Uffington Museum (2.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatchet Public House (1 mile east)
- 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