Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film and TV set catering in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Ascot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Ascot
How our film set catering works in Ascot
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and crew morale days.
Near Ascot, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Ascot (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Ascot?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Location filming
Central London is about 25 miles from Ascot.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Ascot
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Location catering around Ascot
Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Ascot is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ascot has its own station, Ascot station. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.1 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in SL5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, High Street and St George's Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Sunninghill (1 mile south-east), Cheapside (1 mile north-east), North Ascot (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile north-west) and Beggar's Bush (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (8 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (3.6 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Ascot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Papplewick School (0.9 miles north-west) and Charters School (1.4 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
FAQs for Ascot
Which station is closest to Ascot?
Ascot station, in Ascot itself.
Do you come out to small places like Ascot?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to Ascot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ascot is within our area and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
More for events in Ascot
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Ascot ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Where the van can park in Ascot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ascot
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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