Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bicester events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Bicester? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Bicester
Film set catering for your shoot in Bicester
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and crew lunches at base, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Bicester, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bicester
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Bicester, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 normally simpler.
Bicester for film and TV crews
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bicester. Bicester is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Bicester has its own station, Bicester North station. Bicester is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in OX26 and OX27, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Bicester include the A4095 and B4100, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Bicester, we cover Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Bicester is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include Bicester Technology Studio (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Bicester
What else we do in Bicester
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Bicester questions
Which station is closest to Bicester?
Bicester North station, in Bicester itself.
Is Bicester close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
- 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