Bracknell Forest · England
Film and TV set catering in Priestwood, Bracknell Forest
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Priestwood.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Priestwood
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How our film set catering works in Priestwood
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and seaside and period locations.
Near Priestwood, base may be a field or yard. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Priestwood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Priestwood lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Priestwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Priestwood
Priestwood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. From the centre of Priestwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. We serve events right across the region, from Priestwood to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Priestwood is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Bracknell Forest takes in RG42, RG12 and RG45, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Park Lane, Kiln Lane and Jock's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Temple Park (1 mile north-west), Farley Wood (1 mile west), Quelm Park (1 mile north-east), Popeswood (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Priestwood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (0.7 miles south-east) and Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Priestwood include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Garth Hill College (0.8 miles east) and The Brakenhale School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Market Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Priestwood
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Priestwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bracknell station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where the van can park in Priestwood
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Questions from Priestwood
Is Priestwood close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Priestwood?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
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 work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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