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Film Set Catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Film set catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Shipton-on-Cherwell events
Film set catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater seaside and period locations and music video shoots, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Shipton-on-Cherwell, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Light in Shipton-on-Cherwell lasts until about 9:30pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Shipton-on-Cherwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shipton-on-Cherwell
It is ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take in Shipton-on-Cherwell and Oxfordshire:
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
More for events in Shipton-on-Cherwell
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Shipton-on-Cherwell for film and TV crews
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shipton-on-Cherwell. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in OX5 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Shipton-on-Cherwell includes Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Shipton-on-Cherwell questions
Which station is closest to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Shipton-on-Cherwell close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
- 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