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Film Set Catering in Oxfordshire

Wherever you are in Oxfordshire, we’ll bring the van to you. Tell us your date for a quote.

Book the van in Oxfordshire

Film set catering across Oxfordshire

A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.

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About film set catering in Oxfordshire

On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and period dramas on location, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.

Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

We start with a few details about your shoot.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
We cook to order on the day for the crew.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

Prices in Oxfordshire

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.

Why book our van

No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
A van that becomes part of the event
Classic food your crew already know
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side

Ask for a quote

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.

Near you in Oxford

Bookings here are often close to Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park, among other places. Also close by are East Oxford Primary School (under half a mile south-west), Cheney School (under half a mile east), The Star pub (under half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (under half a mile north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warneford Hospital (within half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (under half a mile east). Green spaces within easy reach include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.

Locations across Oxfordshire

Locations across Oxfordshire range from streets and industrial sites in Oxford, Banbury and Didcot to farms and lanes in its villages. We need a level spot at base. Parts of Oxfordshire are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

Oxford: Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.8 miles north-west) and Garsington Manor (4.1 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Long summer days in Oxford, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap.

What your quote should include

The service time, and the cost of running over
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
The van’s size and access needs
The deposit and payment dates

What the van needs

If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:

Access checked by locations
Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Lighting for early or late service

Should I sort the food myself?

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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.

Who books film set catering?

It’s ideal for short jobs.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Oxfordshire and nearby. Some of the most common are:

Wrap celebrations
Lunch at the unit base
Photo shoots
Crew treats on long shoot days

What affects the price in Oxfordshire

There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:

Access and parking
The minimum booking
Cod, haddock or both
How many people are eating

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

The date and when you’d like to eat
Where the van would park
Anything awkward about the way in
The venue or postcode

Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.

Oxfordshire: your questions answered

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.

Is the food cooked at the event?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.

Can the van park on the street?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.

How long does set-up take?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

Can you cook in the rain?

We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.

How do you handle allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.