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Film and TV set catering in Burghclere Common, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Burghclere Common.
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Burghclere Common
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light in Burghclere Common lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Film set catering in Burghclere Common, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Burghclere Common, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Burghclere Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Burghclere Common
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For shoots in Burghclere Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Burghclere Common. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Burghclere Common is roughly 54 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in RG20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Burghclere Common, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghclere Common include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Horris Hill School (0.6 miles north-west) and Burghclere Primary School (0.8 miles south)
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically 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.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Perfect for your shoot in Burghclere Common
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Burghclere Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Shaw House (3.7 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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 usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Burghclere Common questions
Which station is closest to Burghclere Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Burghclere Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
- 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