Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Brize Norton events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Brize Norton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Brize Norton?
How our film set catering works in Brize Norton
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For crew lunches at base and seaside and period locations, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Brize Norton, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Brize Norton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, Brize Norton has light until about 9:30pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Brize Norton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Brize Norton
Is Brize Norton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Brize Norton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Shooting in Brize Norton: unit bases and access
Brize Norton is about 1 mile east of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Around Brize Norton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Brize Norton to Oxford (14 miles away).
Central London is about 66 miles from Brize Norton.
We cover shoots in every part of OX18 and the streets around it. From Station Road, Daubigny Mead and Moat Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Brize Norton, we also cover Carterton (1 mile west), Curbridge (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles south-west), Minster Lovell (2 miles north) and Bampton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east) and Faringdon (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Brize Norton include Carterton Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Brize Norton. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brize Norton? 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose film set catering in Brize Norton?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Brize Norton are historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall (2.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Where the van can park in Brize Norton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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