West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Brimpton
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Brimpton and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Brimpton events
Why choose film set catering in Brimpton?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Brimpton is roughly 48 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
About our film set catering in Brimpton
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and wrap parties.
Near Brimpton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Brimpton (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Brimpton: unit bases and access
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In and around Brimpton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Brimpton to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brimpton include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Brimpton include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Brimpton
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Brimpton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Brimpton questions
How far is Brimpton from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Brimpton?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brimpton.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Brimpton
Other occasions in Brimpton
- 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