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Film and TV set catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Drayton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
A chip van near Drayton
How our film set catering works in Drayton
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it is location filming and period dramas on location, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Drayton, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Drayton (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Also in Drayton
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Drayton
Organising a club, school or community event in Drayton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Occasions we serve in Drayton
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Drayton questions
Is Drayton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Location catering around Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your shoot in Drayton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Drayton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (4.4 miles east) and Appleton Manor (5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Drayton is roughly 53 miles from central London.
Anywhere in OX14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Drayton includes Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile west)
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Drayton ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Drayton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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