Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hampton Poyle events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hampton Poyle and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Hampton Poyle events
How our film set catering works in Hampton Poyle
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hampton Poyle, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Hampton Poyle (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Hampton Poyle for film and TV crews
Hampton Poyle is about 6 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX5 area, we can bring the van to you. Hampton Poyle is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hampton Poyle to Oxford (6 miles away).
Central London is about 55 miles from Hampton Poyle. For cast and crew travelling by train, Islip station, about 1.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bletchingdon Road and Oxford Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Bletchingdon (1 mile north), Kidlington (1 mile south-west), Gosford (2 miles south), Islip (2 miles south-east) and Enslow (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Acland Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Hampton Poyle includes Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include Bell at Hampton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Hampton Poyle
Also in Hampton Poyle
Events we cater in Hampton Poyle
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
In Hampton Poyle and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Within reach of Hampton Poyle are historic houses such as Blenheim Palace (3.9 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
For event organisers in Hampton Poyle
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Common questions in Hampton Poyle
How far is Hampton Poyle from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hampton Poyle?
Islip station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hampton Poyle: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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