West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Sulhamstead, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sulhamstead and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Sulhamstead
Film set catering for your shoot in Sulhamstead
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and seaside shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Sulhamstead, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
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.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Sulhamstead lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Sulhamstead
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sulhamstead?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Sulhamstead
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Sulhamstead
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Shooting in Sulhamstead: unit bases and access
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your shoot in Sulhamstead will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Sulhamstead to Reading (6 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Shoots anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sulhamstead include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Spring Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
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What else we do in Sulhamstead
Sulhamstead questions
How far is Sulhamstead from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Is Sulhamstead too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
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 affects the price in Sulhamstead
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
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
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Sulhamstead
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Central London is about 43 miles from Sulhamstead.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- 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