West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Brimpton Common events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Brimpton Common.
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Brimpton Common
Film set catering in Brimpton Common, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For location shoots and commercials and music videos, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Brimpton Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Brimpton Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There’s 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 us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Brimpton Common for film and TV crews
Brimpton Common is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In and around Brimpton Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Brimpton Common is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your crew. Other places close to Brimpton Common we cover include Heath End (1 mile south-east), Inhurst (1 mile south-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south) and Brimpton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.8 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Brimpton Common includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Brimpton C.E. Primary School (1.1 miles north-west)
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Brimpton Common is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brimpton Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Brimpton Common?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Midgham station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Brimpton Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Brimpton Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Brimpton Common from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What else we do in Brimpton Common
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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