West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Longlane
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Longlane and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Longlane events
Film set catering in Longlane, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For wrap celebrations and seaside shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Longlane, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
More for events in Longlane
Location catering around Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your shoot in Longlane will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Longlane is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Longlane is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Longlane, we cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Occasions we serve in Longlane
It is a morale boost.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longlane and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort 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.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Longlane: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Longlane and across West Berkshire
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 generally the easier option.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Longlane
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Longlane: your questions answered
Is Longlane too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Longlane?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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