Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Sutton, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sutton and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Sutton
Sutton for film and TV crews
Sutton is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Sutton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Sutton to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Hanborough station is about 4.9 miles away. Sutton is about 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Sutton Lane, New Road and Eynsham Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Farmoor (2 miles east), Eynsham (2 miles north-east), Swinford (2 miles north-east), Northmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (5.8 miles east) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Sutton include Bartholomew School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (under half a mile south-west)
Film set catering for your shoot in Sutton
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and stills shoots.
Rural locations near Sutton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Sutton (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking 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. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Sutton
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
Historic houses near Sutton include Appleton Manor (3.5 miles south-east) and Longworth House (4.8 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
Sutton: your questions answered
Is Sutton close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Sutton?
Hanborough station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you cover Sutton?
We do. Sutton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Sutton is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Sutton
- We cover Sutton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sutton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Other occasions in Sutton
- 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