West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Oare, West Berkshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Oare? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Oare?
Film set catering in Oare, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Oare can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
For event organisers in Oare
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter shoots near Oare chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Oare for film and TV crews
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In and around Oare, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Oare to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Oare is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Old Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Who books film set catering in Oare?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
In Oare and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
More for events in Oare
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oare?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Oare and across West Berkshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Oare
Is Oare close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Oare too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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