Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Frilford
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Frilford.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Frilford?
How our film set catering works in Frilford
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and live events and broadcasts, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Frilford can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Frilford (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Frilford?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Frilford
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Frilford and across Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Shooting in Frilford: unit bases and access
Frilford is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Frilford come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Frilford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Frilford to Oxford (8 miles away).
Frilford is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across OX13 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Oxford Road and Kingston Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Frilford, we also cover Frilford Heath (1 mile north), Marcham (1 mile east), Tubney (1 mile north), Fyfield (2 miles north-west) and Netherton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.4 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Frilford includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Occasions we serve in Frilford
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Frilford, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Frilford are Appleton Manor (2.6 miles north) and Longworth House (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Also near Frilford
What else we do in Frilford
Frilford questions
Is Frilford close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Frilford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Frilford, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Frilford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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