West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Goddard's Green events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Goddard's Green.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
Book the van in Goddard's Green
About our film set catering in Goddard's Green
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. For music video shoots and event crews, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Goddard's Green can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Goddard's Green
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Shooting in Goddard's Green: unit bases and access
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Goddard's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Goddard's Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Historic houses near Goddard's Green include Stratfield Saye House (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Goddard's Green, we also cover Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Goddard's Green includes Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (1 mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Goddard's Green
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose film set catering in Goddard's Green?
It works in any weather.
In Goddard's Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Central London is about 42 miles from Goddard's Green.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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’s fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Goddard's Green
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How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Goddard's Green is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
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
Goddard's Green questions
How far is Goddard's Green from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Goddard's Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
- 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