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Film Set Catering in Barford St John
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Barford St John? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Barford St John
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Barford St John 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Barford St John
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for location shoots and seaside and period locations.
For a shoot in a place like Barford St John, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Barford St John (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Barford St John
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
In Barford St John and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
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Other occasions in Barford St John
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barford St John?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Barford St John? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Barford St John
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Barford St John, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Barford St John to Oxford (18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Barford St John are Broughton Castle (3.3 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Barford St John is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in OX15, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Barford St John, we cover Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St John includes Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
FAQs for Barford St John
What’s the nearest station to Barford St John?
Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Barford St John close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Barford St John.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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