West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in East Garston Woodlands, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in East Garston Woodlands and the surrounding area.
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in East Garston Woodlands?
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Film set catering in East Garston Woodlands, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for fashion shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Near East Garston Woodlands, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- East Garston Woodlands (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near East Garston Woodlands
Other occasions in East Garston Woodlands
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Perfect for your shoot in East Garston Woodlands
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in East Garston Woodlands book the van for events such as:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
East Garston Woodlands is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in East Garston Woodlands
Which station is closest to East Garston Woodlands?
Hungerford station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
Is East Garston Woodlands close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Shooting in East Garston Woodlands: unit bases and access
East Garston Woodlands is about 9 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Garston Woodlands. East Garston Woodlands is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Hungerford station, about 4.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Garston Woodlands, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RG17 start with a parking spot for the van. For shoots just outside East Garston Woodlands, we cover Shefford Woodlands (1 mile south-east), East Garston (1 mile north-east), Eastbury (1 mile north), Great Shefford (2 miles east) and East Shefford (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in East Garston Woodlands
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter shoots near East Garston Woodlands chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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