Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in Caversham Park Village, Reading
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Caversham Park Village.
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Caversham Park Village
How our film set catering works in Caversham Park Village
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Caversham Park Village, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Caversham Park Village hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Reading, including Caversham Park Village
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books film set catering in Caversham Park Village?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Caversham Park Village is about 37 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Shooting in Caversham Park Village: unit bases and access
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Caversham Park Village to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Caversham Park Village is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Caversham Park Village are Mapledurham House (3.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reading station is about 1.9 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over RG4. That could mean a shoot at a home on Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
Towns and villages near Caversham Park Village
Also in Caversham Park Village
Takeaway run or book a 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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Caversham Park Village ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What affects the price in Caversham Park Village
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Caversham Park Village, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Caversham Park Village
Could you trade in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Caversham Park Village?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Caversham Park Village?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you come to Caversham Park Village?
Yes, we do. Caversham Park Village is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Caversham Park Village.
- 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