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Film and TV set catering in Purley on Thames, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Purley on Thames and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Purley on Thames
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Film set catering in Purley on Thames, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for wrap celebrations and stills shoots.
Shoots around Purley on Thames frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Purley on Thames
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Among the historic houses close to Purley on Thames are Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
For event organisers in Purley on Thames
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often 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 will work through them with you.
Purley on Thames: your questions answered
Is Purley on Thames close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Shooting in Purley on Thames: unit bases and access
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Purley on Thames, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Purley on Thames is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Purley on Thames is about 41 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across the RG8, RG31 and RG4 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Purley on Thames include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Purley on Thames lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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- 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