Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film and TV set catering in Brookside, Windsor and Maidenhead
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 Brookside.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Brookside
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
About our film set catering in Brookside
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and event crews, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Brookside, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Brookside
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Brookside
Is Brookside too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Brookside from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Brookside?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Brookside, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Brookside: unit bases and access
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Brookside as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Brookside is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brookside to Guildford (13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ascot station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (3.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in SL5 and SL4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brookside include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Hunt pub (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brookside? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Also near Brookside
More for events in Brookside
- 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