Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Burford, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Burford and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Burford?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Film set catering in Burford, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and seaside and period locations.
Near Burford, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Burford (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Burford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Burford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Burford
It lifts the crew.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Burford is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Common questions in Burford
Is Burford close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Burford?
Shipton station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
- 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 will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Burford, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Burford
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Burford come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Burford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Burford to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
With the A40 and A361 nearby, Burford is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Burford include Minster Lovell Hall (4.4 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We serve shoots across OX18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A40 and A361 close by, Burford is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upton and Signet (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Burford School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements 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.
Places near Burford
Also in Burford
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
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.
- 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