West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Speen, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Speen and across West Berkshire.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near Speen
Film set catering for your shoot in Speen
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and location filming, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Speen, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Speen
Is Speen too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Speen.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Speen for film and TV crews
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For a shoot in Speen, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Speen are historic houses such as Benham Park (0.9 miles west) and Shaw House (1.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
We cover shoots in every part of RG14 and RG20 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Speen we cover include Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Speen include Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Speen
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Speen and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
Speen is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Speen lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Speen? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Speen
Also in Speen
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Speen
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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