Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Piddington, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Piddington.
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Piddington
How our film set catering works in Piddington
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s wrap parties and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Piddington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Piddington (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In December, daylight in Piddington ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Piddington
How far is Piddington from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Piddington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Piddington
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Piddington for film and TV crews
Piddington is about 5 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Piddington, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Piddington. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Piddington to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bicester Village station is about 4.4 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Piddington are Boarstall Tower (2.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Eastbrook Close, Luggershall Road and Thame Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ludgershall (1 mile east), Blackthorn (2 miles north-west), Brill (2 miles south), Little London (3 miles south) and Oakley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles west) and Chinnor (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Piddington include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
Why choose film set catering in Piddington?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
Piddington is roughly 48 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Piddington. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Piddington
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Piddington
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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