West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering in Three Ashes
Film set catering in Three Ashes: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Three Ashes?
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Film set catering in Three Ashes, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for stills shoots and outside broadcasts.
Near Three Ashes, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Three Ashes. Sunset in Three Ashes is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Three Ashes
What else we do in Three Ashes
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Crew catering near Three Ashes
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your crew. Three Ashes is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Three Ashes are historic houses such as The Vyne (2.8 miles south) and Stratfield Saye House (3.7 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Three Ashes is roughly 44 miles from central London.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Three Ashes we cover include Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Three Ashes include Daneshill Park Woods.
Occasions we serve in Three Ashes
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Three Ashes
What’s the nearest station to Three Ashes?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Three Ashes too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Three Ashes hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Three Ashes and the whole of West Berkshire
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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