Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Wokingham
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Wokingham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Wokingham
Film set catering for your shoot in Wokingham
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Wokingham has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. The van needs level ground at the unit base. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Wokingham hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Bookings across Wokingham, including Wokingham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Perfect for your shoot in Wokingham
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Wokingham: Wokingham station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Wokingham
What else we do in Wokingham
Crew catering near Wokingham
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. For a shoot in Wokingham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. We serve events right across the region, from Wokingham to Reading (6 miles away).
The A321 and A329 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Wokingham. Wokingham is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, Market Square and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A321 and A329, Wokingham is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Wokingham, we also cover Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Wokingham include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Wokingham include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Station Tap (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Wokingham
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham station, in Wokingham itself.
How far is Wokingham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Light in Wokingham lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or RG40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just 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