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Film Set Catering in Caversham
Film set catering in Caversham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Caversham
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Film set catering in Caversham, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and event crews.
Shoots in Caversham frequently base in car parks. A chip van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Who books film set catering in Caversham?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Caversham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Reading station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Caversham for film and TV crews
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Around Caversham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We take the van to 34 places in Reading.
With the B3345 nearby, Caversham is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Caversham is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Caversham include the B3345, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Caversham, we also cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (within half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Caversham?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Caversham
- Bookings across Reading, including Caversham
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Service time
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Caversham has light until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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For event organisers in Caversham
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Caversham questions
Is Caversham close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Caversham?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
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
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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