West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Ilsley events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in East Ilsley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in East Ilsley
Film set catering for your shoot in East Ilsley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s period dramas on location and end-of-shoot parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near East Ilsley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in East Ilsley
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
East Ilsley is about 51 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
East Ilsley for film and TV crews
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Bookings in East Ilsley come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Ilsley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of RG20 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (13 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Churn Hill.
- Local schools include The Downs School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (under half a mile south)
FAQs for East Ilsley
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is East Ilsley from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. On a winter shoot near East Ilsley, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in East Ilsley
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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