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Film Set Catering for St John Street area events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in St John Street area.
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in St John Street area?
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St John Street area: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
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.
Related guides
Film set catering in St John Street area, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include wrap parties and photo shoots, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around St John Street area, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
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Crew catering near St John Street area
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX1, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
St John Street area is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of St John Street area are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the OX1 and OX2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. St John Street area is on the A420 and A4144, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside St John Street area, we also cover St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile south). Within reach you will find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Eagle and Child pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Angus Library and Archive (less than half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in St John Street area
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot 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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your shoot in St John Street area
It is ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In St John Street area, people book us for occasions like:
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, Oxford station is in St John Street area itself.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Common questions in St John Street area
Which station is closest to St John Street area?
St John Street area has its own station: Oxford station.
Is St John Street area close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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