Wokingham · England
Film Set Catering for Whistley Green events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Whistley Green.
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Whistley Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Film set catering in Whistley Green, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and period dramas on location.
Rural locations near Whistley Green can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
FAQs for Whistley Green
Can the van park in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Whistley Green?
Twyford station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Whistley Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Whistley Green and the rest of Wokingham. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Wokingham. Find your area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Why choose film set catering in Whistley Green?
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Whistley Green is about 33 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Whistley Green chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Whistley Green
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
For event organisers in Whistley Green
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Other occasions in Whistley Green
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Whistley Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Whistley Green
Whistley Green is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. For a shoot in Whistley Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Whistley Green. We cover 35 places in Wokingham.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
For shoots in RG10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Lodge Road, Broadwater Lane and Nursery Gardens, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hurst (1 mile south-east), Twyford (1 mile north), Ruscombe (1 mile north), Charvil (1 mile north-west) and Woodley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Lavells Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whistley Green include Waingels College (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Whistley Green
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Whistley Green
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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