Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lyford events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lyford.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Lyford events
How our film set catering works in Lyford
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater event crews and photo shoots.
Rural locations near Lyford can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Lyford (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Who books film set catering in Lyford?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
Among the historic houses close to Lyford are Longworth House (3.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Lyford, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Lyford
Is Lyford 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.
How far is Lyford from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
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. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lyford?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Lyford
Other occasions in Lyford
Crew catering near Lyford
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Lyford is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Lyford is about 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Lyford, we cover Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Lyford include Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.8 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lyford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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