Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Harpsden, Oxfordshire
Film set catering in Harpsden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Harpsden
Film set catering in Harpsden, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Harpsden, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Harpsden (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Harpsden
Which station is closest to Harpsden?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Harpsden close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Harpsden for film and TV crews
Harpsden is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Harpsden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Harpsden is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Harpsden is roughly 35 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (2.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RG9 start with a parking spot for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Harpsden Bottom (1 mile west), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north), Shiplake Cross (1 mile south), Binfield Heath (2 miles south-west) and Lower Assendon (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (0.7 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Harpsden includes Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Gillotts School (0.8 miles west) and Rupert House School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Waterman pub (0.6 miles north-east)
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. On a winter shoot near Harpsden, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harpsden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Harpsden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Harpsden
Other occasions in Harpsden
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Why choose film set catering in Harpsden?
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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