West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Kintbury, West Berkshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Kintbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Kintbury
About our film set catering in Kintbury
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For wrap celebrations and crew lunches at base, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Kintbury, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Kintbury
Is Kintbury close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Kintbury?
Kintbury station, in Kintbury itself.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Perfect for your shoot in Kintbury
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Kintbury is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Kintbury lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Shooting in Kintbury: unit bases and access
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Shoots in Kintbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kintbury is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kintbury to Reading (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Benham Park (3.4 miles east) and Stargroves (3.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Kintbury station serves Kintbury directly.
Shoots anywhere in RG17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile north-west)
About the food
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.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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