Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Drayton and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Drayton
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Drayton
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
How our film set catering works in Drayton
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For fashion shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Drayton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Drayton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Location catering around Drayton
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Drayton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Drayton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Drayton to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
Drayton is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Drayton include Broughton Castle (2.3 miles south) and Upton House (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX16, OX15 and OX17, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Drayton includes Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include Drayton School (within half a mile east) and William Morris Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Roebuck Inn (less than half a mile north)
Perfect for your shoot in Drayton
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Can the van park in People's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cover Drayton?
We do. Drayton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, daylight in Drayton ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:30pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Drayton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. 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?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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