Slough · England
Film Set Catering for East Burnham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in East Burnham.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in East Burnham
Film set catering in East Burnham, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and crew morale days, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near East Burnham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in East Burnham
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew normally gather round the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near East Burnham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
East Burnham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Burnham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to East Burnham?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
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 clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Occasions we serve in East Burnham
It lifts the crew.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Among the historic houses close to East Burnham are Cliveden (2.8 miles west) and Dorney Court (3.6 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in East Burnham
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
East Burnham for film and TV crews
East Burnham is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in SL2, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Burnham station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 23 miles from East Burnham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the SL2 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Thompkins Lane, Stoney Lane and Hawthorn Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside East Burnham, we also cover Farnham Royal (1 mile south-east), Britwell (1 mile south), Farnham Common (1 mile north-east), Egypt (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Ditton (5 miles south-east) and Poyle (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (4.5 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near East Burnham include St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School (0.9 miles south-east) and Beechwood School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near East Burnham
What else we do in East Burnham
What affects the price in East Burnham
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in East Burnham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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