Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Islip
Film set catering in Islip: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Islip
About our film set catering in Islip
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Islip, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Islip (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Islip
Other occasions in Islip
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Islip questions
Is Islip too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Islip from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Islip?
Yes, we do. Islip is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Islip, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Islip? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Islip
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
Islip is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Location catering around Islip
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Islip, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Islip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Islip station serves Islip directly. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Islip, we also cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Islip include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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