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Film Set Catering in Upper Arncott
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Upper Arncott. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Upper Arncott
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
How our film set catering works in Upper Arncott
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include location shoots and music video shoots, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Upper Arncott, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What affects the price in Upper Arncott
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Shooting in Upper Arncott: unit bases and access
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Around Upper Arncott, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bicester Village station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Within reach of Upper Arncott are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in OX25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Arncott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
Why choose film set catering in Upper Arncott?
It is a morale boost.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Upper Arncott, people book us for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
Upper Arncott is roughly 50 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Upper Arncott. Winter shoots near Upper Arncott chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Upper Arncott
Do you come out to small places like Upper Arncott?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Upper Arncott?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you cover Upper Arncott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Arncott is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
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.
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Also in Upper Arncott
- 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