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Film Set Catering in Tokers Green
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Tokers Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for Tokers Green events
Film set catering for your shoot in Tokers Green
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For end-of-shoot parties and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Tokers Green, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Also near Tokers Green
Also in Tokers Green
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Light in Tokers Green lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tokers Green
What’s the nearest station to Tokers Green?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Tokers Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Tokers Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tokers Green is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Why choose film set catering in Tokers Green?
Crews love a chip van day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tilehurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning a shoot in Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Tokers Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Tokers Green is about 39 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RG4, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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