Reading · England
Film Set Catering in Chalkhouse Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Chalkhouse Green and Reading, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Chalkhouse Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Chalkhouse Green
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and live events and broadcasts.
Rural locations near Chalkhouse Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Common questions in Chalkhouse Green
Which station is closest to Chalkhouse Green?
Reading station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre.
How far is Chalkhouse Green from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Location catering around Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Chalkhouse Green or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
Chalkhouse Green is about 38 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in RG4, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Chalkhouse Green includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Chalkhouse Green
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Towns and villages near Chalkhouse Green
Also in Chalkhouse Green
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Chalkhouse Green, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Chalkhouse Green
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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