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Film Set Catering for Burghfield 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.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Burghfield
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Burghfield, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and treat days on a long shoot, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Burghfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
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Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Burghfield, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Burghfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Burghfield
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:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
For event organisers in Burghfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burghfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Burghfield hosts choose us
- We cover Burghfield and the whole of Reading
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Burghfield: your questions answered
Is Burghfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Burghfield close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Perfect for your shoot in Burghfield
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Among the historic houses close to Burghfield are Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Location catering around Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burghfield and nearby villages. We serve all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Burghfield is roughly 42 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
Shoots anywhere in RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Burghfield, we also cover Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
- 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