West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Newbury, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbury and across West Berkshire.
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Newbury
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, Newbury has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Newbury
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s crew treats on long shoot days and commercials and music videos, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Newbury, send us the base location. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also in Newbury
Planning a shoot in Newbury
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. People in Newbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Newbury is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Newbury to Reading (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Newbury are Shaw House (1 mile north) and Benham Park (2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The A4 and A339 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Newbury.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Newbury on the A4 and A339, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Newbury include Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why choose film set catering in Newbury?
Service is quick from the hatch.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newbury book the van for occasions like:
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Newbury station serves Newbury directly.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Newbury
Which station is closest to Newbury?
Newbury has its own station: Newbury station.
How far is Newbury from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Space, access and the venue
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 route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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