West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wash Common, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wash Common and across West Berkshire.
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Wash Common
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How our film set catering works in Wash Common
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s ad shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Wash Common frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Wash Common
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For shoots in Wash Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Wash Common is roughly 55 miles from central London.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Wash Common we cover include Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wash Common include Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Wash Common include Park House School (less than half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose film set catering in Wash Common?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wash Common, people book us for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Wash Common are Benham Park (2.4 miles north-west) and Shaw House (2.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Wash Common lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Wash Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wash Common?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Wash Common
How far is Wash Common from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Also near Wash Common
What else we do in Wash Common
- 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