West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Donnington, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Donnington and across West Berkshire.
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Donnington
Film set catering in Donnington, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Near Donnington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Donnington (RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Donnington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Donnington, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Donnington for film and TV crews
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Donnington is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Donnington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Donnington to Reading (15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (0.7 miles south-east) and Benham Park (1.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RG14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (less than half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east) and Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Castle pub (within half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Towns and villages near Donnington
Also in Donnington
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Donnington?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Donnington hosts choose us
- Events in Donnington and across West Berkshire
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Who books film set catering in Donnington?
It needs no kitchen on location.
In Donnington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Donnington is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. On a winter shoot near Donnington, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Donnington: your questions answered
Can the van park in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Donnington close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
- 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