Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Headington, 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 Headington.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Headington
How our film set catering works in Headington
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re frequently asked to cater photo shoots and unit base lunches, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Headington, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Headington (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for Headington
Is Headington close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Headington?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Headington
Also in Headington
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Headington
- A clear quote before you book
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Shooting in Headington: unit bases and access
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Headington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Headington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Headington is roughly 51 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.6 miles west) and Garsington Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Headington, we also cover Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Headington include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Headington include Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically 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.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Headington: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Headington
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Headington book the van for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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