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Film Set Catering for Britwell events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Britwell? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
Film set catering for Britwell events
Film set catering in Britwell, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater crew morale days and lunch at the unit base.
Shoots around Britwell often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Britwell questions
Is Britwell close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Britwell?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Britwell.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What comes out of the fryer
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 is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
What affects the price in Britwell
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Britwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Britwell?
It is self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Britwell are Dorney Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3.3 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In December, daylight in Britwell ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Britwell
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Slough, including Britwell
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Location catering around Britwell
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. Shoots in Britwell are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Britwell is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 23 miles from Britwell, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Burnham station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL1 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Britwell is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.5 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Britwell include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include Beechwood School (within half a mile north-east) and Caldicott School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.1 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Places near Britwell
What else we do in Britwell
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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