Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering for Wargrave events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Wargrave.
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Wargrave
Film set catering in Wargrave, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and seaside shoots, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near Wargrave, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Light in Wargrave lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Wargrave: unit bases and access
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Bookings in Wargrave come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 35 places in Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Wargrave to Reading (6 miles away).
Wargrave is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Wargrave include Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles north-east) and Greenlands (4.3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We cover shoots in every part of RG10. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Towns and villages near Wargrave
Also in Wargrave
For event organisers in Wargrave
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wargrave? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Wargrave. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Wargrave hosts choose us
- We cover Wargrave and the whole of Wokingham
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Wargrave: your questions answered
How far is Wargrave from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Wargrave?
Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
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 tell you what we can offer.
Perfect for your shoot in Wargrave
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wargrave and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
Where the van can park in Wargrave
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod 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