Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Boars Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Boars Hill
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering in Boars Hill, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are frequently asked to cater shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Boars Hill can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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 don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Boars Hill?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Boars Hill hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planning a shoot in Boars Hill
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Boars Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Boars Hill is about 53 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Oxford station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in OX1, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Boars Hill, we cover Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Boars Hill include Matthew Arnold School (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (less than half a mile south)
Also near Boars Hill
Also in Boars Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Boars Hill ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- 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’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boars Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Common questions in Boars Hill
Is Boars Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Boars Hill?
Oxford station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
- 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