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Film Set Catering for Ardley events
Film set catering in Ardley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Ardley
Film set catering in Ardley, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s music video shoots and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Ardley, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Ardley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Ardley: your questions answered
How far is Ardley from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Is Ardley 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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
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 a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Ardley, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ardley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Location catering around Ardley
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ardley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ardley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Ardley is roughly 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the OX27 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (under half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Ardley includes Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Ardley
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Ardley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ardley book the van for occasions like:
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Ardley
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Ardley and across Oxfordshire
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ardley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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