West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ashmansworth, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ashmansworth and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Ashmansworth
How our film set catering works in Ashmansworth
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include stills shoots and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Ashmansworth, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Is Ashmansworth close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ashmansworth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
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 service around it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
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.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Ashmansworth
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Shoots in Ashmansworth are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 58 miles from Ashmansworth.
Shoots anywhere in RG20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Long summer days in Ashmansworth, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashmansworth? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Ashmansworth
What else we do in Ashmansworth
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashmansworth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashmansworth
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Ashmansworth:
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Among the historic houses close to Ashmansworth are Highclere Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Stargroves (2.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van 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