West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Cold Ash
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Cold Ash.
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Cold Ash events
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Cold Ash is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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About our film set catering in Cold Ash
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. For commercials and music videos and event crews, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Cold Ash, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Cold Ash
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Cold Ash, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Cold Ash to Reading (13 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Cold Ash. Among the historic houses close to Cold Ash are Shaw House (2.4 miles west) and Benham Park (4.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cold Ash, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG18, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Ashmore Green (1 mile south-west), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Longlane (2 miles north-west), Thatcham (2 miles south) and Wellhouse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Cold Ash includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Cold Ash include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Towns and villages near Cold Ash
More for events in Cold Ash
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cold Ash?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Cold Ash questions
How far is Cold Ash from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cold Ash?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
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 Cold Ash.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Where the van can park in Cold Ash
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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