Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Stubbles events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stubbles and across Oxfordshire.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Stubbles events
Who books film set catering in Stubbles?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Stubbles are Basildon Park (2.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
Film set catering in Stubbles, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and seaside shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Stubbles can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Stubbles (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Stubbles: unit bases and access
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Stubbles as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Stubbles is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stubbles to Reading (9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 46 miles from Stubbles. Stubbles is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in RG8, we can fry fresh for your crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. In December, daylight in Stubbles ends around 4:00pm, 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’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Common questions in Stubbles
Is Stubbles close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Stubbles?
Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stubbles? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. 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