Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Charndon
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Charndon and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Charndon
About our film set catering in Charndon
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is commercials and music videos and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Charndon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Charndon (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Why choose film set catering in Charndon?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (3 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. At midsummer, Charndon has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
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: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Charndon
What else we do in Charndon
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Crew catering near Charndon
Charndon is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Shoots in Charndon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Charndon to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Charndon is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in OX27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Main Street, Spencer Gardens and Wootton Green or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Calvert (1 mile east), Twyford (1 mile north), Poundon (2 miles north-west), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south-west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (6 miles west), Thame (12 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (6 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Charndon: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Charndon?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Charndon close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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