Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering in Paley Street
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Paley Street.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Paley Street
Film set catering for your shoot in Paley Street
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include stills shoots and location shoots, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Paley Street, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Paley Street (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Paley Street?
It lifts the crew.
Whatever the occasion in Paley Street, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
The B3024 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Paley Street.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Paley Street: your questions answered
Could you trade in Ockwells Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is Paley Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van come to Paley Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Paley Street and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Winter shoots near Paley Street chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or SL6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Shooting in Paley Street: unit bases and access
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. People in Paley Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Paley Street is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (3.8 miles north-east) and St Leonard's Hill (4.2 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in SL6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Paley Street include the B3024, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn (within half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Paley Street hosts choose us
- Events in Paley Street and across Windsor and Maidenhead
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Also near Paley Street
Other occasions in Paley Street
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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