Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Eynsham events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Eynsham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Eynsham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Have a back-up for special diets
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering for your shoot in Eynsham
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are often asked to cater lunch at the unit base and period dramas on location, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Eynsham, base may be a field or yard. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Eynsham (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Eynsham
Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Eynsham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Eynsham are Blenheim Palace (4.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hanborough station is about 2.9 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in OX29 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Back Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Eynsham we cover include Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).
A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Eynsham Community Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Eynsham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Central London is about 58 miles from Eynsham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. On a winter shoot near Eynsham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Eynsham, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What affects the price in Eynsham
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Eynsham and across Oxfordshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Eynsham
How far is Eynsham from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Eynsham?
The closest is Hanborough station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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Where the van can park in Eynsham
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Eynsham
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie 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