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Film and TV set catering in Harpsden Bottom, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: 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 Harpsden Bottom.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Harpsden Bottom
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Film set catering for your shoot in Harpsden Bottom
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and stills shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Harpsden Bottom can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Harpsden Bottom (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Harpsden Bottom
What else we do in Harpsden Bottom
Location catering around Harpsden Bottom
Harpsden Bottom is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For shoots in Harpsden Bottom, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Harpsden Bottom. Harpsden Bottom is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Harpsden Bottom are Greys Court (2.3 miles north-west) and Greenlands (3.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
For shoots in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Harpsden Bottom, we also cover Harpsden (1 mile east), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south-east), Binfield Heath (2 miles south) and Lower Assendon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (15 miles north-west), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Harpsden Bottom includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Road School (0.6 miles north) and Rupert House School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Saracen's Head pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Questions from Harpsden Bottom
Which station is closest to Harpsden Bottom?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Mill Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Why choose film set catering in Harpsden Bottom?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 35 miles from Harpsden Bottom, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What affects the price in Harpsden Bottom
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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. Winter shoots near Harpsden Bottom chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Harpsden Bottom and across Oxfordshire
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harpsden Bottom? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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