Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in St. Ebbes
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in St. Ebbes. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in St. Ebbes?
How our film set catering works in St. Ebbes
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for event crews and commercials and music videos.
Shoots around St. Ebbes often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in St. Ebbes
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
St. Ebbes: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St. Ebbes?
Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can the van park in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in St. Ebbes?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near St. Ebbes, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh 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 venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Location catering around St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of St. Ebbes are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. St. Ebbes is on or near the A420, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. St. Ebbes is on the A420, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to St. Ebbes we cover include St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around St. Ebbes includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Blenheim pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Radcliffe Camera (less than half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Also near St. Ebbes
What else we do in St. Ebbes
Events we cater in St. Ebbes
It is ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around St. Ebbes:
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why St. Ebbes hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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 will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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