Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Warborough events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Warborough.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Warborough
Film set catering in Warborough, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and crew lunches at base, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Warborough, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Warborough (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
Crew catering near Warborough
Warborough is about 5 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In and around Warborough, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warborough to Oxford (9 miles away).
Warborough is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (2.2 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.3 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Warborough is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Henfield View, Thame Road and Quaker Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Warborough we cover include Shillingford (1 mile south), Dorchester (1 mile west), Berrick Salome (1 mile east), Drayton St Leonard (2 miles north) and Benson (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.5 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warborough includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Warborough
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Warborough from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Why choose film set catering in Warborough?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Warborough book the van for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Culham station, about 4.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
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How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. On a winter shoot near Warborough, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
- 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