West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Stratfield Mortimer
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stratfield Mortimer? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Stratfield Mortimer
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Film set catering in Stratfield Mortimer, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. For ad shoots and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Stratfield Mortimer can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Stratfield Mortimer? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
For event organisers in Stratfield Mortimer
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stratfield Mortimer? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why choose film set catering in Stratfield Mortimer?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stratfield Mortimer and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.7 miles south-east) and The Vyne (5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
Questions from Stratfield Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Stratfield Mortimer?
Mortimer station, in Stratfield Mortimer itself.
Is Stratfield Mortimer too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Stratfield Mortimer, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Stratfield Mortimer
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning a shoot in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. People in Stratfield Mortimer book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Mortimer station is in Stratfield Mortimer itself. Stratfield Mortimer is roughly 42 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over RG7 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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