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Film Set Catering for Sprig's Alley events
Film set catering in Sprig's Alley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Sprig's Alley
Film set catering in Sprig's Alley, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and unit base lunches, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Sprig's Alley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Nearby places to Sprig's Alley
Other occasions in Sprig's Alley
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planning a shoot in Sprig's Alley
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX39 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Sprig's Alley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Sprig's Alley are historic houses such as Adwell House (4.4 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Sprig's Alley is roughly 36 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sprig's Alley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the OX39 postcode area. Local streets include Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sir Charles Napier Inn (less than half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Sprig's Alley. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Sprig's Alley
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Sprig's Alley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The length of service
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Sprig's Alley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Questions from Sprig's Alley
What’s the nearest station to Sprig's Alley?
Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sprig's Alley?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sprig's Alley: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Sprig's Alley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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