Slough · England
Film Set Catering in Huntercombe
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Huntercombe and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Planning an event in Huntercombe?
How our film set catering works in Huntercombe
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and ad shoots, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Huntercombe, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Huntercombe and across Slough
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a shoot in Huntercombe
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. For shoots in Huntercombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Huntercombe to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (1.4 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Huntercombe is roughly 24 miles from central London.
For shoots in SL1, SL6 and SL2, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Huntercombe has lots of places where the van can park.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Huntercombe includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books film set catering in Huntercombe?
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Huntercombe has its own station, Burnham station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Huntercombe
Could you trade in Haymill Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Huntercombe close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Huntercombe is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or SL1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Huntercombe
Also in Huntercombe
- 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