Bracknell Forest · England
Film Set Catering in Martins Heron
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Martins Heron. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Martins Heron?
About our film set catering in Martins Heron
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it is wrap celebrations and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a location shoot near Martins Heron, base might be in a field or farmyard. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Martins Heron, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Perfect for your shoot in Martins Heron
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever the occasion in Martins Heron, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 28 miles from Martins Heron, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Martins Heron
Is Martins Heron close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Martins Heron?
Martins Heron station, in Martins Heron itself.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Martins Heron?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Martins Heron
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Also near Martins Heron
Other occasions in Martins Heron
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Martins Heron
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Martins Heron and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Shooting in Martins Heron: unit bases and access
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Martins Heron. Martins Heron is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Martins Heron to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Martins Heron station is in Martins Heron itself.
We cover shoots in every part of the RG12 and SL5 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Martins Heron we cover include The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Martins Heron include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include LVS Ascot (0.9 miles east) and Ranelagh School (1.1 miles west)
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Martins Heron 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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