Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering in Cranbourne
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cranbourne and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Cranbourne
How our film set catering works in Cranbourne
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for outside broadcasts and location shoots.
Rural locations near Cranbourne can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Cranbourne?
It’s a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranbourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Within reach of Cranbourne are historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill (1.5 miles north-east) and Frogmore House (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Cranbourne
Is Cranbourne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Cranbourne?
Ascot station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Cranbourne lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Cranbourne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Shooting in Cranbourne: unit bases and access
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In and around Cranbourne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Cranbourne, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Ascot station is about 3 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in SL4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Cranbourne we cover include Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Cranbourne includes Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fleur de Lis pub (1 mile south)
- 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