West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Burnt Hill, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Burnt Hill.
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Burnt Hill
Location catering around Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG18 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Burnt Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Burnt Hill is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Burnt Hill include Basildon Park (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burnt Hill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Burnt Hill, we also cover Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
About our film set catering in Burnt Hill
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For wrap celebrations and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Burnt Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Burnt Hill?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Burnt Hill:
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
Burnt Hill: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Burnt Hill?
Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Burnt Hill has light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Burnt Hill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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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 and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Towns and villages near Burnt Hill
What else we do in Burnt Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burnt Hill?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Burnt Hill and across West Berkshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Burnt Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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