West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for West Ilsley events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in West Ilsley.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in West Ilsley
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Film set catering in West Ilsley, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater location shoots and music video shoots.
Near West Ilsley, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in West Ilsley
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Daylight is short on winter shoots near West Ilsley: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to West Ilsley
What else we do in West Ilsley
Common questions in West Ilsley
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is West Ilsley close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in West Ilsley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Crew catering near West Ilsley
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. People in West Ilsley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Ilsley to Oxford (15 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Ilsley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bury Lane and Churchway, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside West Ilsley, we cover Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in West Ilsley
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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