West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Upper Denford events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Upper Denford.
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Upper Denford events
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Denford
How far is Upper Denford from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you come to Upper Denford?
We do. Upper Denford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Upper Denford?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
How our film set catering works in Upper Denford
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Typical bookings include music video shoots and shoots on location, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Upper Denford can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Upper Denford (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Upper Denford?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Upper Denford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, Hungerford station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Crew catering near Upper Denford
Upper Denford is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around Upper Denford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Denford to Reading (about 22 miles away).
Central London is about 60 miles from Upper Denford, within easy reach for London-based crews. Upper Denford is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RG17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Upper Denford, we also cover Lower Denford (1 mile south-west), Clapton (1 mile east), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north), Wickham (3 miles north-east) and Halfway (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (7 miles east) and Kingsclere (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Also near Upper Denford
Also in Upper Denford
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Denford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Upper Denford lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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