Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bletchingdon
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Bletchingdon.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Bletchingdon
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Bletchingdon
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and music video shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Bletchingdon, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Bletchingdon (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Bletchingdon
Bletchingdon is about 6 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bletchingdon is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Bletchingdon to Oxford (7 miles away).
Within reach of Bletchingdon are historic houses such as Blenheim Palace (3.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Bletchingdon is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, St Giles and Annesley Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Bletchingdon, we also cover Enslow (1 mile west), Kirtlington (1 mile north), Hampton Poyle (1 mile south), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east) and Kidlington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.7 miles north-east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingdon includes Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacks Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Bletchingdon
Other occasions in Bletchingdon
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Bletchingdon: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your shoot in Bletchingdon
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bletchingdon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Bletchingdon
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Bletchingdon: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bletchingdon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Bletchingdon?
Tackley station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Bletchingdon?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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