West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Beansheaf Farm
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Beansheaf Farm and the surrounding area.
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Beansheaf Farm?
Film set catering in Beansheaf Farm, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater event crews and location shoots.
Shoots around Beansheaf Farm frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near Beansheaf Farm
Also in Beansheaf Farm
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Events we cater in Beansheaf Farm
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever the occasion in Beansheaf Farm, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Beansheaf Farm ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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For event organisers in Beansheaf Farm
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Crew catering near Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Beansheaf Farm is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Central London is about 41 miles from Beansheaf Farm. Among the historic houses close to Beansheaf Farm are Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in RG31 and RG30 start with a parking spot for the van. Your shoot could be at a house on Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Beansheaf Farm, we also cover Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Beansheaf Farm include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Murdochs pub (less than half a mile north)
Questions from Beansheaf Farm
How far is Beansheaf Farm from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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 us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire 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