Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Postcombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Postcombe
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Postcombe, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is event crews and end-of-shoot parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Postcombe, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Postcombe
What else we do in Postcombe
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Questions from Postcombe
Is Postcombe close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Postcombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Postcombe?
We do. We serve events in Postcombe and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Shooting in Postcombe: unit bases and access
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Postcombe and nearby villages. Postcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 40 miles from Postcombe, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postcombe, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in OX9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Postcombe we cover include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Postcombe include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you will find England's Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Postcombe
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Postcombe, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Postcombe include Adwell House (0.8 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Postcombe ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Postcombe hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Postcombe
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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