Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Dry Sandford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Dry Sandford and the surrounding area.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Dry Sandford
Film set catering in Dry Sandford, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For treat days on a long shoot and fashion shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Dry Sandford, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Dry Sandford (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Dry Sandford and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Dry Sandford
It’s self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Dry Sandford:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 55 miles from Dry Sandford.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
For event organisers in Dry Sandford
Organising a club, school or community event in Dry Sandford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Dry Sandford, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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FAQs for Dry Sandford
Is Dry Sandford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Dry Sandford?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Dry Sandford for film and TV crews
Dry Sandford is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX13 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Dry Sandford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (1.7 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Radley station, about 3.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cothill (1 mile south-west), Shippon (2 miles south-east), Frilford Heath (2 miles south-west), Tubney (2 miles south-west) and Marcham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parsonage Moor and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Merry Miller pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Dry Sandford
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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