West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Grazeley events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Grazeley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Grazeley
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Grazeley hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How our film set catering works in Grazeley
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and music video shoots, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Grazeley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Grazeley (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, Grazeley has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Grazeley
What else we do in Grazeley
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Shooting in Grazeley: unit bases and access
Grazeley is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Around Grazeley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 39 miles from Grazeley.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Mereoak Lane, Church Lane and Mortimer Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Spencers Wood (1 mile east), Beech Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (2 miles south-east), Riseley (3 miles south-east) and Heckfield Heath (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Grazeley include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Schools near Grazeley include Oakbank (1.4 miles east) and Ryeish Green School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (1 mile east)
Working with your venue
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’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Grazeley: your questions answered
Is Grazeley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Grazeley?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
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.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Why choose film set catering in Grazeley?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Grazeley:
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.1 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- 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