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Film and TV set catering in Upper Brailes, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: 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 Upper Brailes.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Upper Brailes?
How our film set catering works in Upper Brailes
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Whether it is unit base lunches and wrap celebrations, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Upper Brailes, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Brailes?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Upper Brailes hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Upper Brailes and the whole of Oxfordshire
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Brailes
Do you come out to small places like Upper Brailes?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Upper Brailes?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Upper Brailes and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Upper Brailes, with light until about 9:30pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Brailes? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Upper Brailes?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Brailes and nearby villages. Upper Brailes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in OX15, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Upper Brailes, we also cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Gate Inn (under half a mile south)
- 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