Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Farmoor
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Farmoor and across Oxfordshire.
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Farmoor?
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Farmoor is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Farmoor
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s period dramas on location and location shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Farmoor can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Farmoor (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
Occasions we serve in Farmoor
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Farmoor, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Farmoor
Farmoor is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farmoor. Farmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near Farmoor include Appleton Manor (3.5 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.4 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Farmoor is roughly 57 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across the OX2 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mayfield Road, Oxford Road and Meadow Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Filchampstead (1 mile south), Swinford (1 mile north-west), Dean Court (2 miles south-east), Eynsham (2 miles north-west) and Wytham (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (3.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Farmoor includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farmoor?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit 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.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Farmoor
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Farmoor
What else we do in Farmoor
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Farmoor: your questions answered
How far is Farmoor from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Farmoor?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
A short menu keeps the line moving.
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