West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Burghfield Hill
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Burghfield Hill? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Burghfield Hill
Location catering around Burghfield Hill
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Shoots in Burghfield Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Burghfield Hill are Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Burghfield Hill is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in RG7 and RG30, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Hill include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
About our film set catering in Burghfield Hill
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For lunch at the unit base and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Burghfield Hill, base may be a field or yard. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Burghfield Hill
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Burghfield Hill questions
Which station is closest to Burghfield Hill?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Burghfield Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Burghfield Hill
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, daylight in Burghfield Hill ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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