Reading · England
Film and TV set catering in West Reading, Reading
Film set catering in West Reading: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in West Reading
How our film set catering works in West Reading
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and treat days on a long shoot.
For a location shoot near West Reading, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in West Reading? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Also near West Reading
What else we do in West Reading
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Location catering around West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. West Reading is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. West Reading is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
West Reading is on or near the A4, good for unit base access. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the RG30, RG1 and RG31 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. West Reading sits on or near the A4, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (less than half a mile east)
West Reading questions
How far is West Reading from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to West Reading?
West Reading has its own station: Reading West station.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Reading.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in West Reading?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Reading
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 generally simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Reading?
Compared with sandwiches on set, 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in West Reading
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Reading, including West Reading
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in West Reading 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Read more
- 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