West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Penwood, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Penwood.
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Penwood
Events we cater in Penwood
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newbury station is about 3.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Film set catering in Penwood, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For crew treats on long shoot days and location filming, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Penwood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Penwood (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Penwood
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Penwood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Penwood is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Penwood is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Penwood include Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south) and Stargroves (2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park. From Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Penwood, we cover Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Penwood include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Penwood
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Penwood ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Penwood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Other occasions in Penwood
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Penwood?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Penwood hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Penwood: your questions answered
How far is Penwood from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Penwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Penwood?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
- 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