Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ardington and the surrounding area.
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Ardington
Film set catering in Ardington, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video shoots and period dramas on location.
Near Ardington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Winter shoots near Ardington chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Location catering around Ardington
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ardington and nearby villages. Ardington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ardington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
For shoots in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Church Street and Well Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Ardington we cover include East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head pub (within half a mile east)
Questions from Ardington
Is Ardington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ardington close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Also near Ardington
More for events in Ardington
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ardington hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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