Slough · England
Film Set Catering in Cippenham
Film set catering in Cippenham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Cippenham?
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Cippenham ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Film set catering in Cippenham, fried fresh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and crew lunches at base.
Around Cippenham, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Cippenham questions
How far is Cippenham from London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cippenham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Other occasions in Cippenham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Cippenham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Cippenham for film and TV crews
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Cippenham and nearby villages. We serve 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cippenham to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Cippenham include Dorney Court (1.6 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of SL1 and SL2 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Cippenham we cover include Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Westgate School (0.5 miles east) and Westgate School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Place pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles east)
Events we cater in Cippenham
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Cippenham book the van for events such as:
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
Cippenham is about 23 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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