West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Mortimer events
Film set catering in Mortimer: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Mortimer?
Film set catering in Mortimer, fried fresh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties.
Shoots around Mortimer frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Mortimer as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 43 miles from Mortimer, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Larger groups usually 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.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Mortimer
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mortimer
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, Mortimer has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Mortimer? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Also near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Occasions we serve in Mortimer
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Within reach of Mortimer are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles south-east) and The Vyne (4.9 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer?
Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can the van park in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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