Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in Littlestead Green, Reading
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Littlestead Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Littlestead Green
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our film set catering works in Littlestead Green
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For period dramas on location and shoots on location, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Littlestead Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Littlestead Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Littlestead Green?
Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Littlestead Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or RG4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Littlestead Green 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Littlestead Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Littlestead Green
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Shooting in Littlestead Green: unit bases and access
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Bookings in Littlestead Green come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Littlestead Green is about 37 miles from central London.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Row Lane and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Littlestead Green we cover include Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Schools near Littlestead Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Littlestead Green hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Who books film set catering in Littlestead Green?
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
Within reach of Littlestead Green are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Places near Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
- 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