West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Spencers Wood events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Spencers Wood and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Spencers Wood?
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Spencers Wood chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Spencers Wood, and we will check the date and send a price.
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How our film set catering works in Spencers Wood
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and photo shoots.
Shoots around Spencers Wood often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Spencers Wood or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Spencers Wood is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Spencers Wood is roughly 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in RG7 and RG2, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Spencers Wood we cover include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Spencers Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Spencers Wood include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Spencers Wood questions
Which station is closest to Spencers Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Spencers Wood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Spencers Wood and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Spencers Wood and the whole of West Berkshire
- Classic food your crew already know
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Spencers Wood
What else we do in Spencers Wood
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Perfect for your shoot in Spencers Wood
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Spencers Wood book the van for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Spencers Wood include Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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