West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Film set catering in Aldermaston Wharf: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Aldermaston Wharf?
Film set catering in Aldermaston Wharf, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re frequently asked to cater photo shoots and outside broadcasts, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Aldermaston Wharf, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
- Area
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Aldermaston Wharf has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Aldermaston Wharf
It lifts the crew.
Whatever the occasion in Aldermaston Wharf, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aldermaston station serves Aldermaston Wharf directly.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
Aldermaston Wharf for film and TV crews
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Aldermaston Wharf come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Aldermaston Wharf is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Aldermaston Wharf is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Aldermaston Wharf, we cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Wharf includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Aldermaston Wharf questions
Could you trade 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 Wharf?
Aldermaston Wharf has its own station: Aldermaston station.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldermaston Wharf? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldermaston Wharf? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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