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Film Set Catering in The Holt
Film set catering in The Holt: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Planning an event in The Holt?
Who books film set catering in The Holt?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In The Holt and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
How our film set catering works in The Holt
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For end-of-shoot parties and location shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near The Holt, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Towns and villages near The Holt
What else we do in The Holt
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why The Holt hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in The Holt
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Common questions in The Holt
Which station is closest to The Holt?
Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Is The Holt close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Shooting in The Holt: unit bases and access
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Around The Holt, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. The Holt is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Holt to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of The Holt are historic houses such as Harleyford Manor (3.9 miles north) and Greenlands (4.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 32 miles from The Holt, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Blakes Lane and Bath Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside The Holt, we also cover Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around The Holt includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in The Holt. In December, daylight in The Holt ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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