Bracknell Forest · England
Film Set Catering in Brockhill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Brockhill.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
Book the van in Brockhill
Film set catering in Brockhill, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Brockhill, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Brockhill (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Brockhill
Brockhill is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Brockhill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 41 places in Bracknell Forest. We serve events right across the region, from Brockhill to Reading (11 miles away).
Within reach of Brockhill are historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill (3.4 miles north-east) and Dorney Court (4.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Brockhill is roughly 27 miles from central London.
Here we cover the RG42 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Maiden's Green (1 mile north-east), Winkfield Street (1 mile north-east), Warfield (1 mile west), Winkfield Row (1 mile south) and Nuptown (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south-west), Sandhurst (7 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (4 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south) and Temple Park (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Garth Hill College (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Winning Post pub (0.6 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Brockhill
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Brockhill?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Brockhill book the van for events such as:
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 2.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Other occasions in Brockhill
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brockhill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Long summer days in Brockhill, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Brockhill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Brockhill?
Martins Heron station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Brockhill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Bracknell Forest, including Brockhill
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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