West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Crookham, West Berkshire
Film set catering in Crookham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Stills shoots
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- Event crews
Film set catering in Crookham
Film set catering in Crookham, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For location shoots and wrap parties, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Crookham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Crookham?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Crookham is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Crookham for film and TV crews
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Crookham is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Crookham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Crookham are historic houses such as Shaw House (5 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crookham is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the RG7 and RG19 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Crookham, we also cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Crookham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Crookham
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Crookham
Do you come out to small places like Crookham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crookham?
Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crookham?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Crookham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Crookham
Other occasions in Crookham
- 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