Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering in New Town
Film set catering in New Town: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for New Town events
New Town for film and TV crews
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Around New Town, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. New Town is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from New Town to Reading (7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 44 miles from New Town. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Town, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside New Town, we cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
About our film set catering in New Town
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for wrap celebrations and crew treats on long shoot days.
Rural locations near New Town can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in New Town
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near New Town include Basildon Park (1.4 miles north) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Questions from New Town
How far is New Town from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
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.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Town?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why New Town hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in New Town
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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 you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in New Town is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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