Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Headington Quarry, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Headington Quarry and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Headington Quarry
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Film set catering in Headington Quarry, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Whether it is outside broadcasts and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Headington Quarry, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Who books film set catering in Headington Quarry?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 51 miles from Headington Quarry, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Headington Quarry is about 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Headington Quarry come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near Headington Quarry include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Headington Quarry, we also cover Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Headington Quarry include Windmill Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Headington Quarry questions
Could you trade in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Headington Quarry close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Nearby places to Headington Quarry
What else we do in Headington Quarry
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Headington Quarry hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Headington Quarry
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or OX3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Headington Quarry
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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