Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bunkers Hill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Bunkers Hill.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Bunkers Hill
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Bunkers Hill hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
How our film set catering works in Bunkers Hill
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include stills shoots and outside broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Bunkers 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, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Bunkers Hill (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Also in Bunkers Hill
Location catering around Bunkers Hill
Bunkers Hill is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Bunkers Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Bunkers Hill to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Bunkers Hill are Blenheim Palace (2.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in OX5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Field View Lane and Bunkers Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile south), Woodstock (2 miles south-west), Tackley (2 miles north) and Begbroke (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Bunkers Hill
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Bunkers Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bunkers Hill?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Bunkers Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Bunkers Hill?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Bunkers Hill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Bunkers Hill
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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