West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Burghfield Common events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Burghfield Common.
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Burghfield Common
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Burghfield Common ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Burghfield Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Burghfield Common
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For lunch at the unit base and shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Burghfield Common, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Events we cater in Burghfield Common
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Burghfield Common and West Berkshire:
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burghfield Common?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Burghfield Common. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Common
What else we do in Burghfield Common
Crew catering near Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Burghfield Common or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Burghfield Common are Stratfield Saye House (4.4 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Burghfield Common is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We take the van to shoots all over the RG7 postcode area. From Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Burghfield Common we cover include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Common has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Common include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Burghfield Common include The Willink School (within half a mile west) and The Willink School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Burghfield Common
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Burghfield Common
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Burghfield Common
How far is Burghfield Common from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Common?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
- 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