Bracknell Forest · England
Film Set Catering for Crown Wood events
Film set catering in Crown Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Crown Wood
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
About our film set catering in Crown Wood
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include fashion shoots on location and wrap parties, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Crown Wood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Crown Wood (RG12)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Crown Wood ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Crown Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Crown Wood
Other occasions in Crown Wood
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Crown Wood
What’s the nearest station to Crown Wood?
Martins Heron station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Crown Wood from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
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.
Do you cover Crown Wood?
We do. We serve events in Crown Wood and across Bracknell Forest. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Crew catering near Crown Wood
Crown Wood is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Crown Wood and nearby villages. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Crown Wood to Reading (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Martins Heron station is about 0.8 miles away. Crown Wood is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RG12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Bere Road, Mendip Road and Bagshot Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A322 close by, Crown Wood is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Crown Wood, we also cover Birch Hill (1 mile south-west), Hanworth (1 mile south-west), Great Hollands (1 mile west), Wooden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Home Farm (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.3 miles north) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include The Brakenhale School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Brakenhale School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crown Wood?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Bracknell Forest, including Crown Wood
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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