Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Twyford, Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Twyford and Wokingham, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Twyford?
Shooting in Twyford: unit bases and access
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover Twyford as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Twyford is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Twyford station is in Twyford itself.
We cover shoots in every part of RG10 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, High Street and London Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Within reach you will find South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Cross pub (under half a mile south)
Film set catering for your shoot in Twyford
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and live events and broadcasts.
Near Twyford, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Also near Twyford
What else we do in Twyford
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Twyford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Twyford?
Twyford station, in Twyford itself.
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Wokingham included. Find your area.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Occasions we serve in Twyford
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Twyford is about 33 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Light in Twyford lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Twyford hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Twyford and across Wokingham
Where the van can park in Twyford
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Twyford
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- 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