Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Sunningwell events
Film set catering in Sunningwell: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Sunningwell events
About our film set catering in Sunningwell
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s stills shoots and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Sunningwell, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, Sunningwell has light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Crew catering near Sunningwell
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Sunningwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Sunningwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Among the historic houses close to Sunningwell are Appleton Manor (3.2 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 53 miles from Sunningwell, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in OX13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Sunningwell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Flowing Well pub (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Sunningwell
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Sunningwell
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
Sunningwell: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sunningwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Sunningwell?
Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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