West Berkshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Winterbourne.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Winterbourne
About our film set catering in Winterbourne
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and location filming, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Winterbourne, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
For event organisers in Winterbourne
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Winterbourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Winterbourne
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Winterbourne, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Shooting in Winterbourne: unit bases and access
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Winterbourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Winterbourne is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 54 miles from Winterbourne. For crew arriving by train, Newbury station, about 3.4 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Winterbourne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in RG20 and RG14, we can fry fresh for your crew. For shoots just outside Winterbourne, we cover North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Schools near Winterbourne include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Winterbourne
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Winterbourne and West Berkshire:
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Winterbourne include Shaw House (2.6 miles south-east) and Benham Park (2.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
Nearby places to Winterbourne
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Winterbourne questions
Is Winterbourne close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Winterbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Winterbourne lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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