Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Bix, Oxfordshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Bix. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Bix?
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, Bix has light until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our film set catering in Bix
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. For crew treats on long shoot days and seaside and period locations, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Bix can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Bix (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bix
Is Bix close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bix?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What else we do in Bix
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose film set catering in Bix?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Among the historic houses close to Bix are Greys Court (1.3 miles south) and Stonor Park (2.4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Bix? 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Shooting in Bix: unit bases and access
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the RG9 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 37 miles from Bix. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bix, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on White Lane and Rectory Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bix we cover include Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bix include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox Public House (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Bix
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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