Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Launton events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Launton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Launton
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Sunset in Launton 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Launton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Launton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Launton (OX26, OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
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 will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Perfect for your shoot in Launton
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Launton book the van for events such as:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bicester North station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Shooting in Launton: unit bases and access
Launton is about 2 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Launton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Launton is roughly 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in OX26 and OX25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Skinner Road and Ancil Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ambrosden (2 miles south), Lower Arncott (3 miles south), Chesterton (3 miles west), Upper Arncott (3 miles south) and Wendlebury (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles south-west), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (1.7 miles west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
- Local schools include Cooper School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Launton
How far is Launton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Launton?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you cover Launton?
Yes, we do. Launton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Launton?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Launton and across Oxfordshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Launton
More for events in Launton
- 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