West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wickham, West Berkshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Wickham and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering for Wickham events
For event organisers in Wickham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How our film set catering works in Wickham
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and location filming.
Rural locations near Wickham can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wickham
Other occasions in Wickham
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come 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.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in Wickham ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in Wickham
It is self-contained.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
Historic houses near Wickham include Benham Park (3.7 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
Wickham for film and TV crews
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we can fry fresh for your crew. Wickham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wickham to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Wickham is roughly 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Kintbury station, about 3 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wickham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. Streets in the area include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wickham include Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Wickham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Wickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use 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