West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Catmore, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Catmore? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Catmore
Catmore questions
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Catmore too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you cover Catmore?
Yes, we do. Catmore is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How our film set catering works in Catmore
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it is crew lunches at base and music video shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Catmore, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Catmore
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cover Catmore as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Catmore to Oxford (17 miles away).
Catmore is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Catmore, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Catmore, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Events we cater in Catmore
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
Catmore is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Catmore
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
More for events in Catmore
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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