Oxfordshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Pangbourne, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Pangbourne and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Pangbourne?
Pangbourne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pangbourne?
Pangbourne station, in Pangbourne itself.
Is Pangbourne close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van come to Pangbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Pangbourne and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Film set catering in Pangbourne, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and unit base lunches, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Pangbourne, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Pangbourne (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pangbourne
Also in Pangbourne
Pangbourne for film and TV crews
Pangbourne is about 5 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Pangbourne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Pangbourne is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Pangbourne are Basildon Park (1.9 miles north-west) and Mapledurham House (2.2 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pangbourne has its own station, Pangbourne station. Pangbourne is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Meadow Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Tidmarsh (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-east), Purley on Thames (2 miles east) and Mapledurham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Tilehurst (3 miles south-east), Wallingford (8 miles north) and Great Western Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (under half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. 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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Why choose film set catering in Pangbourne?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Pangbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 43 miles from Pangbourne.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Pangbourne: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Pangbourne
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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