Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Balscote
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Balscote.
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Balscote
About our film set catering in Balscote
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include shoots on location and event crews, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Balscote can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Balscote (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Balscote is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Balscote? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Perfect for your shoot in Balscote
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Crew morale days
Balscote is roughly 70 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Location catering around Balscote
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Balscote come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Balscote to Oxford (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (2.8 miles north-west) and Broughton Castle (2.8 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre.
For shoots in OX15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We also bring the van to shoots in Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Butchers Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Balscote
More for events in Balscote
Where the van can park in Balscote
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Balscote
Is Balscote close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Balscote?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
- 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