Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Winnersh, Wokingham
Film set catering in Winnersh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in Winnersh
Occasions we serve in Winnersh
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Winnersh book the van for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
The B3030 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Winnersh.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How our film set catering works in Winnersh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Winnersh, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Where the van can park in Winnersh
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What affects the price in Winnersh
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Winnersh? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Location catering around Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Around Winnersh, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Winnersh station serves Winnersh directly. Winnersh is about 34 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in RG41 and RG10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find Winnersh on the B3030, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Winnersh has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winnersh include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Winnersh: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Winnersh?
Winnersh station, in Winnersh itself.
Is Winnersh close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Winnersh ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
More for events in Winnersh
- 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