Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Standlake events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Standlake and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Standlake
How our film set catering works in Standlake
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for lunch at the unit base and seaside and period locations.
Near Standlake, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Standlake (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Standlake has light until about 9:30pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Towns and villages near Standlake
More for events in Standlake
Crew catering near Standlake
Standlake is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a shoot in Standlake, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Standlake to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
Central London is about 59 miles from Standlake, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of OX29. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Manor Crescent and Horns Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Brighthampton (1 mile west), Hardwick (2 miles north-west), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), South Leigh (3 miles north) and Ducklington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west), Carterton (8 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mulberry Bush School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Standlake
Organising a club, school or community event in Standlake? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Standlake hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Standlake
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your shoot in Standlake
It’s ideal for short jobs.
In Standlake and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Within reach of Standlake are historic houses such as Longworth House (2.5 miles south) and Appleton Manor (3.2 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Common questions in Standlake
Is Standlake close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Standlake too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where the van can park in Standlake
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod 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