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Film and TV set catering in Padworth Common, West Berkshire
Film set catering in Padworth Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Padworth Common
Occasions we serve in Padworth Common
It is a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aldermaston station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Film set catering in Padworth Common, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. For crew treats on long shoot days and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Padworth Common can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light in Padworth Common lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Padworth Common, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Padworth Common
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Padworth Common questions
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Padworth Common?
Aldermaston station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Nearby places to Padworth Common
More for events in Padworth Common
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Padworth Common for film and TV crews
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Padworth Common to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Padworth Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Padworth Common to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Padworth Common is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. Local streets include Rectory Road and Baughurst Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Padworth Common and the whole of West Berkshire
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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