West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Speenhamland events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Speenhamland.
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Speenhamland
Speenhamland questions
Which station is closest to Speenhamland?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Speenhamland from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Speenhamland?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do you come to Speenhamland?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Speenhamland. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Speenhamland
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are often asked to cater seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Speenhamland, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Why choose film set catering in Speenhamland?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Speenhamland is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Speenhamland lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Speenhamland? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Speenhamland for film and TV crews
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Speenhamland, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
The A4 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Speenhamland. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (0.5 miles north-east) and Benham Park (1.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in RG14 and RG20, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Speenhamland sits on or near the A4, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Speenhamland has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Speenhamland include Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east) and Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The High Horse pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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