Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lewknor events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Lewknor. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Lewknor
How our film set catering works in Lewknor
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and wrap parties.
Near Lewknor, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Lewknor (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for Lewknor
Do you come out to small places like Lewknor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Shooting in Lewknor: unit bases and access
Lewknor is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lewknor and the surrounding area. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lewknor to Oxford (12 miles away).
Lewknor is roughly 39 miles from central London. Lewknor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Weston Road and Lewknor Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Lewknor, we cover South Weston (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile north-east), Postcombe (1 mile north), Shirburn (1 mile south-west) and Kingston Blount (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Nearby schools include Icknield Community College (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House (under half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Lewknor is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Lewknor
- Something for crew to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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