Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Stanton St John events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Stanton St John.
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Stanton St John
Common questions in Stanton St John
Is Stanton St John 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’s the nearest station to Stanton St John?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Film set catering in Stanton St John, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it is shoots on location and seaside and period locations, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Stanton St John, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stanton St John
More for events in Stanton St John
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Who books film set catering in Stanton St John?
It’s self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in Stanton St John, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles south-west) and Boarstall Tower (4.1 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Stanton St John
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Stanton St John is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Stanton St John is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Central London is about 50 miles from Stanton St John, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Islip station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in OX33, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Stanton St John, we cover Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanton St John include Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Stanton St John. Light in Stanton St John lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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