Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in Green Park, Reading
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Green Park and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Green Park
About our film set catering in Green Park
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For seaside and period locations and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural locations near Green Park can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Shooting in Green Park: unit bases and access
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Shoots in Green Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Green Park are Mapledurham House (4.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
Anywhere in RG2, RG30 and RG7, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Green Park includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Green Park
Other occasions in Green Park
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Green Park? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Bookings across Reading, including Green Park
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Green Park
What’s the nearest station to Green Park?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Green Park from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Reading included. See all areas.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Green Park, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What affects the price in Green Park
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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