Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Kidlington
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 Kidlington.
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Kidlington
What affects the price in Kidlington
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Kidlington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Kidlington
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include location filming and seaside and period locations, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots around Kidlington frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Kidlington (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Crew catering near Kidlington
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. People in Kidlington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Kidlington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Within reach of Kidlington are historic houses such as Blenheim Palace (3.5 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the A4260 nearby, Kidlington is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
For shoots in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Kidlington include the A4260, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Kidlington, we cover Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Kidlington includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kidlington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Why choose film set catering in Kidlington?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Kidlington: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- You share 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 are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Kidlington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kidlington?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Kidlington close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kidlington.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
- 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