Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wootton, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Wootton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Wootton?
Film set catering for your shoot in Wootton
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We’re frequently asked to cater location filming and music video shoots, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Wootton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Wootton (OX20)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wootton? 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.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, Wootton has light until about 9:30pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Events we cater in Wootton
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Tackley station, about 2.9 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Wootton hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Shooting in Wootton: unit bases and access
Wootton is about 5 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX20 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Central London is about 60 miles from Wootton, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We serve shoots across the OX20 postcode area. Local streets include Top Lane, Tew Lane and Mill Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Wootton, we cover Glympton (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles south), Bunkers Hill (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (8 miles south-west) and Carterton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby schools include Marlborough School (2.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Killingworth Castle pub (under half a mile north)
What affects the price in Wootton
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Wootton
Other occasions in Wootton
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wootton
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Wootton: your questions answered
How far is Wootton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Wootton?
Tackley station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
- 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