Bracknell Forest · England
Film Set Catering in Tickleback Row
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Tickleback Row.
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Tickleback Row
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Film set catering in Tickleback Row, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it is event crews and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Tickleback Row can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Tickleback Row is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Crew catering near Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Give us the address of your shoot in Tickleback Row, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Tickleback Row is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Tickleback Row is roughly 29 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.7 miles 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 RG42, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Tickleback Row, we cover Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
A little further out are The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tickleback Row include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Perfect for your shoot in Tickleback Row
It’s a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tickleback Row and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Tickleback Row
Which station is closest to Tickleback Row?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Tickleback Row?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van come to Tickleback Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tickleback Row is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tickleback Row? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access 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