Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Frilford Heath events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Frilford Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Frilford Heath
Events we cater in Frilford Heath
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, Radley station, about 5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
Film set catering in Frilford Heath, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s end-of-shoot parties and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Frilford Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Frilford Heath (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Frilford Heath: unit bases and access
Frilford Heath is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Frilford Heath, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Frilford Heath is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Frilford Heath are historic houses such as Appleton Manor (2 miles north) and Longworth House (3.9 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We serve shoots across the OX13 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Frilford Heath, we also cover Tubney (1 mile north-west), Frilford (1 mile south), Marcham (1 mile south-east), Cothill (1 mile north-east) and Fyfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Frilford Heath includes Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dog House Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Frilford Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Frilford Heath?
Radley station, about 5 miles east of the centre.
Is Frilford Heath close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, Frilford Heath has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Frilford Heath
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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