Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Horspath, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Horspath.
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Horspath
Film set catering in Horspath, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. For crew treats on long shoot days and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Horspath, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Horspath
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
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. On a winter shoot near Horspath, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Horspath
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 4.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Crew catering near Horspath
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your shoot is in the OX33 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Within reach of Horspath are historic houses such as Garsington Manor (1.9 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Horspath is roughly 49 miles from central London.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX33, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Horspath, we also cover Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (1.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently 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 will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A dining area at base helps.
Places near Horspath
What else we do in Horspath
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Horspath
Do you come out to small places like Horspath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Horspath from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
- 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