Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering in Ruscombe
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Ruscombe? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Ruscombe
About our film set catering in Ruscombe
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We’re often asked to cater stills shoots and location filming, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ruscombe, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Ruscombe for film and TV crews
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. People in Ruscombe book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ruscombe is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
With the A3032 nearby, Ruscombe is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Ruscombe is about 33 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in RG10, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A3032, Ruscombe is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Ruscombe includes Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Questions from Ruscombe
Is Ruscombe close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Ruscombe?
Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ruscombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Ruscombe has light until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ruscombe, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ruscombe?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Ruscombe?
It is a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Twyford station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Ruscombe
More for events in Ruscombe
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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