Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Somerton events
Film set catering in Somerton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Somerton
What affects the price in Somerton
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Film set catering for your shoot in Somerton
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater crew morale days and photo shoots, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Somerton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Somerton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Somerton?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Central London is about 60 miles from Somerton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Somerton
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Location catering around Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Somerton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south.
We cover shoots in every part of OX25. From Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Somerton, we cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Common questions in Somerton
What’s the nearest station to Somerton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Somerton from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Somerton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Somerton is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Somerton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in Somerton ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Somerton
More for events in Somerton
- 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