West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ashmore Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Ashmore Green.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Ashmore Green
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our film set catering works in Ashmore Green
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and event crews, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Ashmore Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ashmore Green hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
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Ashmore Green questions
Is Ashmore Green too small for a chip van?
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 Ashmore Green?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why choose film set catering in Ashmore Green?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashmore Green book the van for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Ashmore Green is about 51 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ashmore Green
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Shooting in Ashmore Green: unit bases and access
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your shoot in Ashmore Green will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Ashmore Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ashmore Green are Shaw House (2 miles west) and Benham Park (4.2 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Ashmore Green, we cover Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ashmore Green includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Ashmore Green include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Ashmore Green, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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