Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Grimsbury, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Grimsbury.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Grimsbury?
About our film set catering in Grimsbury
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and stills shoots, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots around Grimsbury frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Where the van can park in Grimsbury
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Grimsbury
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally 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 do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Grimsbury, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Grimsbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
More for events in Grimsbury
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in Grimsbury ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Grimsbury
What’s the nearest station to Grimsbury?
Grimsbury has its own station: Banbury station.
How far is Grimsbury from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
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.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Grimsbury for film and TV crews
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Grimsbury as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Grimsbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Grimsbury: Banbury station. Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Wardington Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in OX16, OX17 and OX15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Grimsbury includes Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ash-Shifa School (within half a mile south-west) and Banbury Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Pepper Pot pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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