West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hermitage
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hermitage and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Hermitage events
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Film set catering in Hermitage, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is crew lunches at base and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hermitage, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Hermitage as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hermitage is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Hermitage is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hermitage?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Hermitage
Read how we price and the cost guide.
More for events in Hermitage
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Hermitage, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Hermitage
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Within reach of Hermitage are historic houses such as Shaw House (3.4 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Hermitage: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hermitage?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south of the centre.
Is Hermitage too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you come to Hermitage?
Yes, we do. Hermitage is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What affects the price in Hermitage
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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