West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Mill Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Mill Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
Book the van in Mill Green
Film set catering in Mill Green, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For treat days on a long shoot and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Mill Green, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Places near Mill Green
Other occasions in Mill Green
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Events we cater in Mill Green
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mill Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Thatcham station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Location catering around Mill Green
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Mill Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Mill Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Mill Green are Shaw House (4.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Mill Green is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in RG19, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Mill Green we cover include Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Friend pub (1 mile north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Mill Green
Can the van park in New Greenham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Mill Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Mill Green?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In December, daylight in Mill Green ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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