Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Westcot, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Westcot.
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Westcot events
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Westcot, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Westcot, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. For crew lunches at base and outside broadcasts, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Westcot, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Westcot (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Westcot
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Westcot
How far is Westcot from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Westcot too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you cover Westcot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Westcot is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Location catering around Westcot
Westcot is about 4 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In and around Westcot, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Westcot is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Westcot, we also cover Sparsholt (1 mile east), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (4 miles east) and Grove (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Day Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Westcot
Other occasions in Westcot
Events we cater in Westcot
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 61 miles from Westcot, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Westcot
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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