West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Thatcham events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Thatcham and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering for Thatcham events
Thatcham for film and TV crews
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. For shoots in Thatcham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Thatcham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Central London is about 51 miles from Thatcham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in RG19 and RG18, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Thatcham include the A4, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Chequers Public House (under half a mile south)
How our film set catering works in Thatcham
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and event crews.
For a shoot in Thatcham, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Thatcham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Thatcham questions
Is Thatcham close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Thatcham?
Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Thatcham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Thatcham. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Occasions we serve in Thatcham
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2.7 miles west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Thatcham
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Thatcham
More for events in Thatcham
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Thatcham ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thatcham?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Thatcham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Thatcham and across West Berkshire
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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