Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hardwick? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Hardwick events
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our film set catering works in Hardwick
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Hardwick, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Hardwick
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever the occasion in Hardwick, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
The B4449 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hardwick.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Also in Hardwick
Shooting in Hardwick: unit bases and access
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hardwick. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hardwick to Oxford (9 miles away).
Hardwick is about 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (4.1 miles south) and Minster Lovell Hall (4.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in OX29, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Hardwick is on the B4449, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Hardwick
Is Hardwick too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hardwick close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to Hardwick?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Hardwick
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hardwick: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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- 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