Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tackley events
Film set catering in Tackley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Tackley events
Shooting in Tackley: unit bases and access
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Tackley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tackley to Oxford (10 miles away).
Tackley is roughly 58 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Tackley are Blenheim Palace (3.8 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tackley includes Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Gardiner Arms (less than half a mile west)
How our film set catering works in Tackley
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for seaside and period locations and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Tackley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Tackley (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Tackley, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:30pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Tackley questions
Which station is closest to Tackley?
Tackley has its own station: Tackley station.
Is Tackley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you come to Tackley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tackley. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Other occasions in Tackley
Perfect for your shoot in Tackley
It’s self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, Tackley has its own station, Tackley station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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