West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Riseley
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Riseley and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Riseley events
Film set catering for your shoot in Riseley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for event crews and stills shoots.
Near Riseley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Riseley (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Riseley
Riseley is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in West Berkshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Riseley and the surrounding area. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (1.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.2 miles west.
For shoots in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Chapel Lane, Norton Road and Odiham Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Riseley, we cover Swallowfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile south), Heckfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles north-west) and Bramshill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles north-west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (5 miles north-west) and Theale (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Riseley include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull at Riseley pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your crew already know
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Riseley: your questions answered
Could you trade in Wellington Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Riseley?
Mortimer station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre.
Do you cover Riseley?
We do. Riseley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Riseley, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
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. You can fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Towns and villages near Riseley
Also in Riseley
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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