Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film and TV set catering in Taplow, Windsor and Maidenhead
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Taplow. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
Book the van in Taplow
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. 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.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
About our film set catering in Taplow
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include stills shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Taplow, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Taplow (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Where the van can park in Taplow
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Taplow: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Taplow?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Taplow is roughly 26 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
FAQs for Taplow
What’s the nearest station to Taplow?
The closest is Taplow station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Taplow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Taplow.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Also near Taplow
What else we do in Taplow
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Crew catering near Taplow
Taplow is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Give us the address of your shoot in Taplow, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Taplow is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our bookings stretch from Taplow to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Taplow station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Taplow include Cliveden (1.8 miles north) and Dorney Court (2.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SL6, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Rectory Road and Hill Farm Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Taplow we cover include Hitchambury (1 mile north-east), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (2 miles south-east) and Bray (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (4 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south-west), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (4 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south) and South Ascot (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Taplow include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Taplow include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Oak and Saw pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
- 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