Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Begbroke, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Begbroke and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Begbroke
Film set catering in Begbroke, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s end-of-shoot parties and unit base lunches, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Begbroke, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Begbroke (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Sunset in Begbroke 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.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Begbroke?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
Also in Begbroke
FAQs for Begbroke
What’s the nearest station to Begbroke?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Begbroke from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Begbroke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Begbroke. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Location catering around Begbroke
Begbroke is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX5, we can bring the van to you. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Begbroke to Oxford (6 miles away).
Begbroke is roughly 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Begbroke include Blenheim Palace (2.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in OX5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Woodstock Road, Woodstock Road East and Woodstock Road West or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Begbroke, we also cover Yarnton (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile north-east), Bladon (1 mile west), Worton (2 miles south-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Acland Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Begbroke include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Begbroke include Gosford Hill School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Sun pub (under half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Begbroke, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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