Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Coley Park, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Coley Park and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Coley Park?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Coley Park, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For ad shoots and location shoots, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Coley Park, base may be a field or yard. 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.
Crew catering near Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Anywhere in RG1, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Coley Park is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Coley Park include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of RG1, RG30 and RG2. Whether your shoot is on Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A4 close by, Coley Park is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Foresters Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Long summer days in Coley Park, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Coley Park?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
Coley Park is on or near the A4, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Places near Coley Park
What else we do in Coley Park
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Coley Park
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Coley Park
How far is Coley Park from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Coley Park?
The closest is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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