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Film Set Catering for Fencott events
Film set catering in Fencott: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Fencott
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Film set catering in Fencott, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include location shoots and seaside shoots, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Fencott can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Fencott (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Fencott and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Who books film set catering in Fencott?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Fencott are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (3.2 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to Fencott
Other occasions in Fencott
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Questions from Fencott
Do you come out to small places like Fencott?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Fencott from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Planning a shoot in Fencott
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Fencott to Oxford (7 miles away).
Fencott is roughly 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Fencott, we cover Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Fencott, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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