West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Upper Lambourn and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Upper Lambourn?
Film set catering for your shoot in Upper Lambourn
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for photo shoots and location shoots.
Near Upper Lambourn, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Upper Lambourn
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Upper Lambourn? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Upper Lambourn?
It works in any weather.
In Upper Lambourn and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 63 miles from Upper Lambourn, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Upper Lambourn
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. On a winter shoot near Upper Lambourn, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Upper Lambourn or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Upper Lambourn is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (21 miles away).
Within reach of Upper Lambourn are historic houses such as Ashdown House (2.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across RG17. Streets in the area include High Street and Maddle Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around Upper Lambourn includes Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Lambourn
How far is Upper Lambourn from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Upper Lambourn too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upper Lambourn.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
- 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