Oxfordshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tidmarsh events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Tidmarsh. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Tidmarsh
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Film set catering for your shoot in Tidmarsh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and crew morale days.
Near Tidmarsh, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Tidmarsh
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Places near Tidmarsh
What else we do in Tidmarsh
Tidmarsh questions
Is Tidmarsh close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to Tidmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tidmarsh. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Tidmarsh
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Light in Tidmarsh lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Tidmarsh: unit bases and access
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. People in Tidmarsh book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Tidmarsh is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pangbourne station is about 1.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.5 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (2.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Tidmarsh is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RG8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around Tidmarsh includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Tidmarsh include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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