Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in Dunsden Green, Reading
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Dunsden Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Dunsden Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree how the base is left
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering in Dunsden Green, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and seaside and period locations.
For a shoot in a place like Dunsden Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dunsden Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Why choose film set catering in Dunsden Green?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Central London is about 36 miles from Dunsden Green.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Dunsden Green
Other occasions in Dunsden Green
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning a shoot in Dunsden Green
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. For shoots in Dunsden Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 34 places in Reading.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reading station is about 2.6 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Dunsden Green are Greys Court (3.9 miles north) and Mapledurham House (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Dunsden Green questions
Is Dunsden Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Dunsden Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Dunsden Green
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, Dunsden Green has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Dunsden Green hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Reading, including Dunsden Green
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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