West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Garston events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in East Garston? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in East Garston?
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in East Garston
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and shoots on location, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like East Garston, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- East Garston (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in East Garston?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
East Garston is roughly 59 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near East Garston
What else we do in East Garston
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, East Garston has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Shooting in East Garston: unit bases and access
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Garston and nearby villages. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from East Garston to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Garston, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Watts Bank.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in East Garston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
East Garston: your questions answered
How far is East Garston from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is East Garston too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Do you come to East Garston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Garston is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
- 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