Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film and TV set catering in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Cold Harbour.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
Planning an event in Cold Harbour?
How our film set catering works in Cold Harbour
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include location shoots and crew morale days, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Cold Harbour, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter shoots near Cold Harbour chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cold Harbour
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Location catering around Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Cold Harbour to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Cold Harbour is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wargrave station, about 3.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cold Harbour includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cold Harbour
Is Cold Harbour too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Cold Harbour?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Places near Cold Harbour
Other occasions in Cold Harbour
Events we cater in Cold Harbour
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cold Harbour and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Cold Harbour include Harleyford Manor (3.3 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Cold Harbour. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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