Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Banbury
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Banbury? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Banbury?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 usually simpler.
About our film set catering in Banbury
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
In Banbury, send us the base location. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Banbury? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Banbury
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FAQs for Banbury
What’s the nearest station to Banbury?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van park in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Banbury
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever the occasion in Banbury, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (2.5 miles south-west) and Wardington Manor (4.3 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Banbury lasts until about 9:30pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Shooting in Banbury: unit bases and access
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX16 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 22 miles away.
Banbury is on or near the A361 and A422, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 0.8 miles east.
We cover shoots in every part of OX16 and OX17 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A361 and A422, Banbury is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Banbury, we also cover Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Banbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Banbury includes Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Banbury include English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Wellington pub (under half a mile north)
- 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