Bracknell Forest · England
Film and TV set catering in Home Farm, Bracknell Forest
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Home Farm. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Home Farm
How our film set catering works in Home Farm
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We are frequently asked to cater event crews and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Home Farm, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Home Farm (RG12, RG45, RG40)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Home Farm? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Crew catering near Home Farm
Home Farm is about 1 mile north-east of Crowthorne, in Bracknell Forest. Tell us where your shoot in Home Farm will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Home Farm is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Home Farm to Reading (9 miles away).
Central London is about 31 miles from Home Farm.
For shoots in RG12, RG45 and RG40, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on West Road, South Road and Wheldon Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Home Farm we cover include Wooden Hill (1 mile east), Great Hollands (1 mile north-east), Hanworth (1 mile east), Birch Hill (1 mile east) and Crowthorne (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (3 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles north-east), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north-east), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north-east) and Whitegrove (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Staff College Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Home Farm include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Home Farm
Also in Home Farm
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Home Farm
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Home Farm and across Bracknell Forest
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Home Farm, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Home Farm, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose film set catering in Home Farm?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Home Farm and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Home Farm
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Home Farm
Do you come out to small places like Home Farm?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Home Farm?
Bracknell station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Home Farm?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you come to Home Farm?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Home Farm and across Bracknell Forest. Send us your date to check availability.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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