Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sutton Courtenay and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
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About our film set catering in Sutton Courtenay
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and stills shoots.
Around Sutton Courtenay, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Sutton Courtenay (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Sutton Courtenay
Sutton Courtenay is about 2 miles north-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Sutton Courtenay or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Sutton Courtenay is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Appleford station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (3.2 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in OX14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From High Street, The Nursery and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Sutton Courtenay, we cover Culham (1 mile north-east), Milton (1 mile south-west), Caldecott (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles east) and Great Western Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (7 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sutton Courtenay include Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
- Local schools include UTC Oxfordshire (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Sutton Courtenay
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Sutton Courtenay
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Occasions we serve in Sutton Courtenay
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sutton Courtenay and Oxfordshire:
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
Sutton Courtenay is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
What affects the price in Sutton Courtenay
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Sutton Courtenay
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Sutton Courtenay questions
How far is Sutton Courtenay from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Sutton Courtenay?
Appleford station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Sutton Courtenay?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sutton Courtenay and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sutton Courtenay?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Sutton Courtenay has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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