Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Oakley, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Oakley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Oakley
Film set catering in Oakley, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We’re often asked to cater crew morale days and lunch at the unit base, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots around Oakley often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Oakley (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Oakley
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 you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Oakley hosts choose us
- Events in Oakley and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Perfect for your shoot in Oakley
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Princes Risborough station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Oakley
Is Oakley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Oakley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Oakley and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Oakley
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Shooting in Oakley: unit bases and access
Oakley is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your shoot in Oakley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Oakley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Oakley is about 38 miles from central London. Oakley is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in OX39 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Mill Lane, Beech Road and Oakley Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Oakley we cover include Crowell (1 mile south-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (2 miles south-west) and Postcombe (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Oakley
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Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Oakley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX39 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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- 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