Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Crowthorne, Wokingham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Crowthorne and across Wokingham.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Crowthorne
Occasions we serve in Crowthorne
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crowthorne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
With the A321 and B3348 nearby, Crowthorne is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
About our film set catering in Crowthorne
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and photo shoots.
In Crowthorne, send us the base location. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Location catering around Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Crowthorne is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Crowthorne is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crowthorne station is about 1 mile away. Central London is about 32 miles from Crowthorne, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the RG45 and RG40 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A321 and B3348 close by, Crowthorne is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Crowthorne has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include King Edward VI Aston School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince pub (within half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Crowthorne
How far is Crowthorne from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Edgbarrow Woods?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you cover Crowthorne?
We do. We serve events in Crowthorne and across Wokingham. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can’t 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Crowthorne: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Crowthorne
Other occasions in Crowthorne
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re 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