Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bodicote events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Bodicote? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Book the van in Bodicote
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Film set catering in Bodicote, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and event crews, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Bodicote, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Bodicote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Bodicote questions
Can the van park in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Bodicote?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bodicote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Bodicote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Bodicote chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Bodicote
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bodicote and Oxfordshire:
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Banbury station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Bodicote for film and TV crews
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bodicote and nearby villages. Bodicote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bodicote to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
Within reach of Bodicote are historic houses such as Broughton Castle (2.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Bodicote is about 64 miles from central London.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bodicote we cover include Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Schools near Bodicote include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Horse and Jockey pub (less than half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Also in Bodicote
- 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