Reading · England
Film Set Catering for Pingewood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Pingewood.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Pingewood
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Film set catering in Pingewood, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for crew treats on long shoot days and event crews.
For a shoot in a place like Pingewood, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- We cover Pingewood and the whole of Reading
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Nearby places to Pingewood
Other occasions in Pingewood
Occasions we serve in Pingewood
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Pingewood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Pingewood is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Pingewood questions
Which station is closest to Pingewood?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Pingewood from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Pingewood?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Reading. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Shooting in Pingewood: unit bases and access
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Pingewood to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Pingewood is one of 34 places in Reading where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.6 miles away. Pingewood is about 40 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Pingewood, we also cover Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- 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