Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Finchampstead
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Finchampstead.
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
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Film set catering in Finchampstead, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside and period locations and photo shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Finchampstead, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Finchampstead chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Finchampstead? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Finchampstead hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
FAQs for Finchampstead
Is Finchampstead too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Wokingham included. See all areas.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What affects the price in Finchampstead
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Shooting in Finchampstead: unit bases and access
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. For shoots in Finchampstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Finchampstead to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Finchampstead is roughly 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG40 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Finchampstead include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose film set catering in Finchampstead?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Finchampstead and Wokingham:
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, Crowthorne station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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