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Film and TV set catering in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ambrosden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Ambrosden?
About our film set catering in Ambrosden
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are frequently asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and fashion shoots on location, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Ambrosden often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Ambrosden (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Ambrosden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Occasions we serve in Ambrosden
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ambrosden:
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
Ambrosden is roughly 51 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Ambrosden questions
What’s the nearest station to Ambrosden?
Bicester Village station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Ambrosden from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Ambrosden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Ambrosden and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Ambrosden ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Ambrosden
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Ambrosden for film and TV crews
Ambrosden is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Ambrosden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ambrosden. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ambrosden to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Within reach of Ambrosden are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (3.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bicester Village station is about 1.9 miles away.
Anywhere in OX25, we can fry fresh for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Ploughley Road, Elm Lane and Buttercup Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Lower Arncott (1 mile south), Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Launton (2 miles north), Merton (2 miles south-west) and Murcott (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (11 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west) and Chinnor (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Village (2.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ambrosden include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Turner Arms (within half a mile south-west)
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Other occasions in Ambrosden
- 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