West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Headley, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Headley and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Headley
Film set catering in Headley, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For lunch at the unit base and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Headley, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Headley (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in Headley?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Headley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Within reach of Headley are historic houses such as Shaw House (4.4 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Headley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Headley?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
How far is Headley from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. At midsummer, Headley has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
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.
Other occasions in Headley
Planning a shoot in Headley
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Headley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Headley to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north. Central London is about 51 miles from Headley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG19 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Headley, we also cover Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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