West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Swallowfield events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Swallowfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Swallowfield
Film set catering in Swallowfield, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for ad shoots and location filming.
Near Swallowfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swallowfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Swallowfield. Winter shoots near Swallowfield chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Send us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Swallowfield
Is Swallowfield close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Swallowfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Swallowfield
Other occasions in Swallowfield
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Swallowfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Swallowfield come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire.
For crew arriving by train, Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 38 miles from Swallowfield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across RG7 and the streets around it. From The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Schools near Swallowfield include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price 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