Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Hungerford, Wokingham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hungerford and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Hungerford
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Hungerford
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Hungerford and the whole of Wokingham
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hungerford
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and event crews.
Near Hungerford, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Events we cater in Hungerford
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, Twyford station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
How it works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Hungerford is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Hungerford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Nearby places to Hungerford
What else we do in Hungerford
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
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 Hungerford
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Hungerford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hungerford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hungerford from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hungerford.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Crew catering near Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever your shoot is in the RG10 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 35 places in Wokingham. We serve events right across the region, from Hungerford to Reading (7 miles away).
Hungerford is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). The countryside around Hungerford includes Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
What affects the price in Hungerford
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
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.
- 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