Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Hare Hatch, Wokingham
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hare Hatch. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Hare Hatch?
Film set catering in Hare Hatch, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew lunches at base and period dramas on location.
Near Hare Hatch, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Hare Hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Hare Hatch chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we serve in Hare Hatch
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hare Hatch, people book us for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Hare Hatch is about 32 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in Hare Hatch
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Hare Hatch for film and TV crews
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. For shoots in Hare Hatch, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hare Hatch to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.3 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wargrave station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Hare Hatch include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Hare Hatch: your questions answered
Is Hare Hatch close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hare Hatch?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What affects the price in Hare Hatch
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Hare Hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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