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Film Set Catering in Reading
We take the van to 34 towns and villages across Reading for film set catering, with everything fried fresh on the day.
Book the van in Reading
Towns we cover in Reading
A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.
Main towns
About film set catering in Reading
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and fashion shoots on location.
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Pricing in Reading
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in Reading choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Reading, including Reading
- All the chip-shop extras
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Near you in Caversham
We park up for events around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. You’ll also find The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Locations across Reading
In Reading’s towns, unit bases are often car parks; in its villages, fields and farmyards. Send us the route.
Caversham: Caversham is on or near the B3345, good for unit base access. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Winter shoots near Caversham chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Occasions we serve in Reading
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Reading questions
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Reading.
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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