West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Beenham Stocks, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Beenham Stocks and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Beenham Stocks
For event organisers in Beenham Stocks
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Film set catering in Beenham Stocks, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and seaside shoots, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Beenham Stocks, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Beenham Stocks (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Questions from Beenham Stocks
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Beenham Stocks?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
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 much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Beenham Stocks?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Beenham Stocks chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your shoot in Beenham Stocks
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Beenham Stocks hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Beenham Stocks and the whole of West Berkshire
See how we price and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a shoot in Beenham Stocks
Beenham Stocks is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your shoot in Beenham Stocks will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Beenham Stocks is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Beenham Stocks is roughly 45 miles from central London. Beenham Stocks is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Beenham Stocks, we also cover Beenham (1 mile south-west), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east), Southend (1 mile north), Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south) and Tutts Clump (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.7 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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