West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Shefford Woodlands, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Shefford Woodlands.
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Shefford Woodlands
Film set catering for your shoot in Shefford Woodlands
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and commercials and music videos, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Shefford Woodlands, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Shefford Woodlands
Also in Shefford Woodlands
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Shefford Woodlands chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Shefford Woodlands and across West Berkshire
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Shefford Woodlands
Is Shefford Woodlands too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shefford Woodlands?
Hungerford station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Location catering around Shefford Woodlands
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Shefford Woodlands to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shefford Woodlands is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Shefford Woodlands is about 60 miles from central London. Shefford Woodlands is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
- 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