Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Mapledurham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Mapledurham and across Oxfordshire.
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Mapledurham
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mapledurham
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
How our film set catering works in Mapledurham
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Mapledurham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we can bring the van to you. Mapledurham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Tilehurst station is about 1 mile away. Central London is about 41 miles from Mapledurham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across RG8, RG4 and RG31 and the streets around it. Local streets include St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Mapledurham we cover include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mapledurham include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Mapledurham include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
FAQs for Mapledurham
What’s the nearest station to Mapledurham?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Who books film set catering in Mapledurham?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (under half a mile east) and Basildon Park (3.7 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Mapledurham has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Places near Mapledurham
Other occasions in Mapledurham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Mapledurham hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- 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