West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Colthrop events
Film set catering in Colthrop: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Colthrop
How our film set catering works in Colthrop
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and unit base lunches, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Colthrop, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
FAQs for Colthrop
How far is Colthrop from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Colthrop?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Colthrop
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Colthrop
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 50 miles from Colthrop.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Colthrop lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Colthrop
Also in Colthrop
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Shooting in Colthrop: unit bases and access
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Colthrop or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Historic houses near Colthrop include Shaw House (3.5 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We serve shoots across RG19 and RG18 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Colthrop includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Colthrop
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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