Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in Burghfield Bridge, Reading
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Burghfield Bridge and Reading, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Burghfield Bridge
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
About our film set catering in Burghfield Bridge
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for location filming and stills shoots.
Rural locations near Burghfield Bridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Burghfield Bridge
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Bridge?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Burghfield Bridge close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Burghfield Bridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or RG30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. People in Burghfield Bridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Central London is about 40 miles from Burghfield Bridge.
Wherever your shoot is in RG30, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Occasions we serve in Burghfield Bridge
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Burghfield Bridge book the van for events such as:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Burghfield Bridge include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Where the van can park in Burghfield Bridge
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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