West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Calcot events
Film set catering in Calcot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Calcot events
Film set catering for your shoot in Calcot
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and fashion shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Calcot, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Calcot (RG31)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Calcot
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Calcot ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Calcot hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also in Calcot
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Planning a shoot in Calcot
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Calcot is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Calcot is about 41 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in RG31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Calcot has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Murdochs pub (within half a mile east)
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Calcot
Which station is closest to Calcot?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is Calcot from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Calcot? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues often 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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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