West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Highclere
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Highclere and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Highclere
How our film set catering works in Highclere
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and commercials and music videos, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Highclere, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Highclere
It lifts the crew.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Newbury station is about 4.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Highclere questions
What’s the nearest station to Highclere?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
How far is Highclere from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Crew catering near Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Highclere as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 56 miles from Highclere, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Highclere are historic houses such as Highclere Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Stargroves (1.6 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Highclere we cover include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Highclere includes Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
For event organisers in Highclere
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Highclere? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Places near Highclere
What else we do in Highclere
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Highclere, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Highclere
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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