West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Aldermaston Soke events
Film set catering in Aldermaston Soke: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Aldermaston Soke
Film set catering in Aldermaston Soke, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Aldermaston Soke, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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It is a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Aldermaston Soke:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 2.4 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Aldermaston Soke: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Aldermaston Soke: your questions answered
Can the van park in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Aldermaston Soke?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Aldermaston Soke for film and TV crews
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In and around Aldermaston Soke, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Aldermaston Soke is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Aldermaston Soke are The Vyne (4.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Aldermaston Soke is roughly 45 miles from central London.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Benyon Road and Soke Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock 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