Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Clifton, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Clifton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Clifton events
For event organisers in Clifton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clifton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Film set catering for your shoot in Clifton
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Clifton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Clifton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Clifton
Do you come out to small places like Clifton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Clifton close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Shooting in Clifton: unit bases and access
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Clifton, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Clifton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Clifton to Oxford (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
For shoots in OX15, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
- Local pubs include Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At midsummer, Clifton has light until about 9:30pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Clifton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Clifton
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Clifton
Other occasions in Clifton
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Perfect for your shoot in Clifton
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 61 miles from Clifton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- 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