West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Frilsham, West Berkshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Frilsham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Frilsham?
How our film set catering works in Frilsham
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and stills shoots.
Near Frilsham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Frilsham, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
FAQs for Frilsham
Which station is closest to Frilsham?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to Frilsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Frilsham. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Who books film set catering in Frilsham?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Central London is about 48 miles from Frilsham.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Frilsham
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What affects the price in Frilsham
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Frilsham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Frilsham
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Shooting in Frilsham: unit bases and access
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. People in Frilsham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Frilsham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Frilsham to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Frilsham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include The Pot Kiln pub (within half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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