Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lower Arncott events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Lower Arncott. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Lower Arncott
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
About our film set catering in Lower Arncott
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for seaside shoots and event crews.
Near Lower Arncott, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Lower Arncott (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Lower Arncott
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Lower Arncott ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Lower Arncott
What’s the nearest station to Lower Arncott?
Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Lower Arncott close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to Lower Arncott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lower Arncott. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Lower Arncott. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Arncott? 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Lower Arncott
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Location catering around Lower Arncott
Lower Arncott is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your shoot in Lower Arncott will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Lower Arncott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Arncott to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
Within reach of Lower Arncott are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (2.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Lower Arncott is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Ploughley Road and Willowbrook or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lower Arncott, we also cover Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles west), Murcott (2 miles south-west) and Fencott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Arncott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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