Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Hurst, Wokingham
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hurst.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Hurst
Film set catering for your shoot in Hurst
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and event crews, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Hurst, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter shoots near Hurst chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Hurst
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hurst hosts choose us
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Hurst
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose film set catering in Hurst?
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 33 miles from Hurst, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Hurst: your questions answered
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Hurst?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hurst
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Shoots in Hurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hurst is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in RG10 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Hurst, we cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Hurst
More for events in Hurst
- 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