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Film and TV set catering in Gallowstree Common, Reading
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Gallowstree Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Gallowstree Common events
Film set catering in Gallowstree Common, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and music video shoots, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Gallowstree Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Gallowstree Common
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning a shoot in Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
Gallowstree Common is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Gallowstree Common are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.6 miles south-west) and Greys Court (2.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We serve shoots across the RG4 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Reformation pub (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Gallowstree Common ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Gallowstree Common
It’s a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tilehurst station is about 3.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
Gallowstree Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Gallowstree Common?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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 Gallowstree Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Gallowstree Common. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Nearby places to Gallowstree Common
What else we do in Gallowstree Common
For event organisers in Gallowstree Common
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Gallowstree Common. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Reading, including Gallowstree Common
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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