Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Barkham
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Barkham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Barkham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
Film set catering for your shoot in Barkham
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and shoots on location, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Barkham can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, Barkham has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Barkham? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Barkham
What’s the nearest station to Barkham?
Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Barkham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Events we cater in Barkham
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Barkham book the van for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Barkham is about 34 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Nearby places to Barkham
What else we do in Barkham
For event organisers in Barkham
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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 confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Barkham
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning a shoot in Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Barkham. We take the van to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
For shoots in RG40 and RG41, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Barkham Road and Barkham Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Barkham we cover include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Barkham include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Barkham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or 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