West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Boxford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Boxford and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Boxford events
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
About our film set catering in Boxford
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include music video shoots and fashion shoots on location, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Boxford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Boxford (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Boxford
Boxford is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Boxford as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Boxford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Boxford to Reading (17 miles away).
Boxford is about 56 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Kintbury station is about 3.9 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Boxford, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RG20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From School Lane and Winterbourne Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Boxford, we also cover Wickham Heath (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (2 miles east), Stockcross (2 miles south), Bagnor (3 miles south-east) and North Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.8 miles south-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (within half a mile south-west)
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Nearby places to Boxford
What else we do in Boxford
For event organisers in Boxford
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Boxford
Is Boxford close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Events we cater in Boxford
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Among the historic houses close to Boxford are Benham Park (2.5 miles south) and Shaw House (3.5 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In December, daylight in Boxford ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Boxford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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