West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hyde End, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hyde End and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Hyde End
About our film set catering in Hyde End
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re often asked to cater wrap celebrations and unit base lunches, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Hyde End, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Hyde End (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Hyde End questions
Is Hyde End too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hyde End?
Midgham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hyde End
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Hyde End for film and TV crews
Hyde End is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Hyde End to Reading (11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Midgham station is about 2.1 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in RG7, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Crookham (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (1 mile south), Mill Green (2 miles west) and Fair Oak (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.1 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (0.9 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Hyde End. At midsummer, Hyde End has light until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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