Wokingham · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodley, Wokingham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Woodley.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Woodley
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Film set catering in Woodley, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in Woodley, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we’ll plan the route. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodley
What’s the nearest station to Woodley?
The closest is Winnersh Triangle station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can the van park in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Woodley?
We do. Woodley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Who books film set catering in Woodley?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Woodley is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Woodley ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Woodley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Woodley: unit bases and access
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. For shoots in Woodley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Woodley is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
Woodley is on or near the A4 and A3290, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, Winnersh Triangle station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in RG5, RG6 and RG10, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A4 and A3290 close by, Woodley is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Woodley, we also cover Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Woodley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Woodley include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Schools near Woodley include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bull And Chequers pub (under half a mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Woodley and across Wokingham
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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