Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in Shenington
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Shenington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Shenington events
About our film set catering in Shenington
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos.
Rural locations near Shenington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Why choose film set catering in Shenington?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Within reach of Shenington are historic houses such as Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Winter shoots near Shenington chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Shenington: unit bases and access
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Shenington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Shenington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shenington to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
We take the van to shoots all over OX15. Whether your shoot is on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). The countryside around Shenington includes Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Other occasions in Shenington
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Shenington
Do you come out to small places like Shenington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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