Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Witney, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Witney. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Planning an event in Witney?
For event organisers in Witney
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Witney? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
About our film set catering in Witney
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and end-of-shoot parties.
For a shoot in Witney, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Witney (OX28, OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Witney: your questions answered
Is Witney close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Witney?
Finstock station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Witney.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Witney. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
Towns and villages near Witney
What else we do in Witney
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Access and parking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter shoots near Witney chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Witney
Witney is about 11 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Witney, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Witney is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Finstock station is about 4.6 miles away. With the A40 and A415 nearby, Witney is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
We serve shoots across OX28 and OX29 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Carpenters Square, High Street and Market Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A40 and A415 close by, Witney is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Cogges (1 mile east), Madley Park (1 mile east), Ducklington (1 mile south), High Cogges (2 miles east) and South Leigh (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (14 miles south), Grove (13 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Witney has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.6 miles east).
- Schools near Witney include The Henry Box School (less than half a mile south) and Wood Green School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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