West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Padworth
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Padworth.
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
A chip van near Padworth
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Padworth is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Padworth
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and wrap celebrations.
Rural locations near Padworth can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Padworth (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Why choose film set catering in Padworth?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Padworth
What else we do in Padworth
FAQs for Padworth
How far is Padworth from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Padworth?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Padworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Padworth
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Padworth for film and TV crews
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Padworth as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Padworth is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of RG7. We can serve a shoot on streets such as School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Padworth include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Padworth include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
- 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