West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Fair Oak. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Fair Oak
Film set catering in Fair Oak, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for stills shoots and seaside shoots.
Near Fair Oak, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Fair Oak. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Fair Oak and across West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Long summer days in Fair Oak, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Get in touch 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Location catering around Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fair Oak and the surrounding area. Fair Oak is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Thatcham station is about 3.6 miles away.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Fair Oak we cover include Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Fair Oak include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
Questions from Fair Oak
How far is Fair Oak from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Fair Oak?
Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can the van come to Fair Oak?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Fair Oak and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who books film set catering in Fair Oak?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Fair Oak:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
Fair Oak is roughly 49 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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