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Film Set Catering in Arborfield
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Arborfield.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Arborfield
Film set catering in Arborfield, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Arborfield can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose film set catering in Arborfield?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 36 miles from Arborfield.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Arborfield and the whole of Reading
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Arborfield
Also in Arborfield
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Share the base location and route
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Common questions in Arborfield
Do you come out to small places like Arborfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield?
The closest is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you come to Arborfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Arborfield. For a quote, use our quote form.
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 will take it from there.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Arborfield: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
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.
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What affects the price in Arborfield
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Arborfield for film and TV crews
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Wherever your shoot is in RG2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Arborfield, we also cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Arborfield includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Arborfield include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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