West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Crockham Heath
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Crockham Heath and across West Berkshire.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Crockham Heath
Events we cater in Crockham Heath
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Crockham Heath, people book us for occasions like:
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 56 miles from Crockham Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
How our film set catering works in Crockham Heath
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Whether it is crew morale days and photo shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Crockham Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Crockham Heath
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. On a winter shoot near Crockham Heath, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Crockham Heath
Other occasions in Crockham Heath
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Common questions in Crockham Heath
How far is Crockham Heath from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you come to Crockham Heath?
We do. We serve events in Crockham Heath and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crockham Heath?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Crockham Heath
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Crockham Heath and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Shooting in Crockham Heath: unit bases and access
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around Crockham Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Crockham Heath are Benham Park (1.8 miles north) and Stargroves (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Shoots anywhere in RG20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Church Lane and Church Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Crockham Heath we cover include Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crockham Heath include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Schools near Crockham Heath include Park House School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Craven Arms (0.5 miles west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Crockham Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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