Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodcote, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Woodcote. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Woodcote
How our film set catering works in Woodcote
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and photo shoots, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Woodcote, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Woodcote (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day 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. In December, daylight in Woodcote ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Crew catering near Woodcote
Woodcote is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Woodcote as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Woodcote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Woodcote to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.1 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Woodcote is about 42 miles from central London. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Woodcote, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RG8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on West Chiltern, Gap Way and Whitehouse Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Cray's Pond (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles east), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles south), Checkendon (2 miles north-east) and Ipsden (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles east), Benson (6 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Langtree School (within half a mile north-east) and The Oratory Preparatory School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Woodcote
Organising a club, school or community event in Woodcote? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Woodcote: your questions answered
Is Woodcote close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Woodcote?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Who books film set catering in Woodcote?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.7 miles west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Woodcote
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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