West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Sandleford events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Sandleford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Sandleford
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Film set catering in Sandleford, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Whether it’s location filming and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Sandleford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Sandleford (RG19, RG20, RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planning a shoot in Sandleford
Sandleford is about 1 mile south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sandleford and nearby villages. Sandleford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Central London is about 53 miles from Sandleford, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19, RG20 and RG14. Whether your shoot is on Priory Place, Laurel Gardens and Sandleford Lodge Park or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Sandleford, we also cover Greenham (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile south-west), Wash Common (1 mile west), Burghclere Common (1 mile south) and Newbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (3 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Sandleford include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Park House School (1.1 miles west) and St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Sandleford
It’s a morale boost.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandleford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Among the historic houses close to Sandleford are Shaw House (2.4 miles north) and Benham Park (3 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Sandleford
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Sandleford
Other occasions in Sandleford
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What affects the price in Sandleford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sandleford
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Sandleford
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Sandleford?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sandleford: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
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