Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Thame
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Thame? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Thame
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Thame
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Thame
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and outside broadcasts, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In a town like Thame, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Thame questions
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Thame from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cover Thame?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Thame. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose film set catering in Thame?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
Central London is about 41 miles from Thame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Also in Thame
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Location catering around Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Thame is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Thame to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
With the A329 and A418 nearby, Thame is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Thame include Adwell House (3.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Thame is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in OX9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A329 and A418 close by, Thame is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover shoots in Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Thame is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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