Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Upton, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Upton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Upton?
Film set catering in Upton, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and commercials and music videos, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Upton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Upton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Upton
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Who books film set catering in Upton?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Upton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Upton are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (4.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upton
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Upton
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How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Winter shoots near Upton chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Upton
Is Upton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upton close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Location catering around Upton
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX11 area, we can bring the van to you. Upton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Didcot Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Upton is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Upton is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in OX11, we can fry fresh for your crew. From High Street, London Road and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Upton includes Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Schools near Upton include St Birinus School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George at Upton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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