Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering in North Ascot
Film set catering in North Ascot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for North Ascot events
Why choose a fish and chip van in North Ascot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Film set catering in North Ascot, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. For fashion shoots on location and ad shoots, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near North Ascot, base may be a field or yard. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- North Ascot (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in North Ascot
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In North Ascot, people book us for occasions like:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
North Ascot is roughly 26 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around North Ascot
North Ascot is about 3 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In and around North Ascot, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. North Ascot is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ascot station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near North Ascot include St Leonard's Hill (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in SL5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include London Road, Mansfield Place and Bowyer Walk, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Brookside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east), Plaistow Green (1 mile north-east), Woodside (2 miles north-east) and Winkfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (7 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, North Ascot has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.5 miles west). The countryside around North Ascot includes Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include LVS Ascot (0.6 miles south-west) and Garth Hill College (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Hunt pub (under half a mile north-east)
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in North Ascot ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in North Ascot
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
North Ascot: your questions answered
Which station is closest to North Ascot?
Ascot station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Is North Ascot close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in North Ascot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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