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Film Set Catering for Lower Heyford events
Film set catering in Lower Heyford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Lower Heyford
Shooting in Lower Heyford: unit bases and access
Lower Heyford is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Around Lower Heyford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Lower Heyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Heyford to Oxford (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Lower Heyford: Heyford station.
Anywhere in OX25, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Market Square and Freehold Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Caulcott (1 mile east), Upper Heyford (1 mile north-east), Somerton (3 miles north), Middleton Stoney (3 miles east) and Fritwell (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles east) and Ardley Castle (3.5 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile west)
About our film set catering in Lower Heyford
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Lower Heyford can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Lower Heyford (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Lower Heyford
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Lower Heyford
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lower Heyford: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Heyford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Heyford
Is Lower Heyford close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Lower Heyford 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.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
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.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Why choose film set catering in Lower Heyford?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Heyford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Lower Heyford is about 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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