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Film and TV set catering in Fritwell, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Fritwell.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Fritwell?
Film set catering in Fritwell, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For live events and broadcasts and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Fritwell, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Fritwell (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. At midsummer, Fritwell has light until about 9:30pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Crew catering near Fritwell
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Fritwell or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Fritwell to Oxford (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 4 miles south-west.
For shoots in OX27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Fritwell, we cover Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Fritwell
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
More for events in Fritwell
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Perfect for your shoot in Fritwell
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 58 miles from Fritwell, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Fritwell
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Fritwell
Is Fritwell close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Fritwell?
Heyford station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you cover Fritwell?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Fritwell and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
- 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