West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Englefield events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Englefield.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Film set catering for your shoot in Englefield
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wrap parties and crew morale days.
Rural locations near Englefield can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Englefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Englefield
Other occasions in Englefield
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Englefield for film and TV crews
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. In and around Englefield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Englefield is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
Englefield is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Englefield are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Englefield, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, Englefield has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Englefield questions
How far is Englefield from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Englefield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Englefield hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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