Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Botley, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Botley and across Oxfordshire.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Botley
Film set catering in Botley, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. We’re frequently asked to cater location filming and commercials and music videos, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Botley, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Botley
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Botley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Botley?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Botley?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
In Botley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Botley is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a shoot in Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Botley, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Botley include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.3 miles east) and Appleton Manor (3.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
For shoots in OX2, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Botley, we also cover Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Botley include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Botley include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Questions from Botley
How far is Botley from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Raleigh Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
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How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Botley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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