Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Poundon
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Poundon.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
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Film set catering in Poundon, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and crew lunches at base.
Near Poundon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Poundon (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Poundon
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Poundon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Poundon, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
For event organisers in Poundon
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Poundon
Which station is closest to Poundon?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Poundon?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Poundon hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Poundon and across Oxfordshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Crew catering near Poundon
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Around Poundon, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Poundon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Poundon to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Poundon are Claydon House (4.5 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in OX27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
- Local pubs include The Sow and Pigs pub (less than half a mile north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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