West Berkshire · England
Film Set Catering for Woolhampton events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Woolhampton and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
Film set catering in Woolhampton
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
About our film set catering in Woolhampton
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s shoots on location and music video shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Woolhampton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Woolhampton questions
Is Woolhampton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Woolhampton close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Woolhampton? 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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Woolhampton is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Woolhampton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Woolhampton
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Why choose film set catering in Woolhampton?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, Woolhampton has its own station, Midgham station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
Location catering around Woolhampton
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For shoots in Woolhampton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Woolhampton to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Central London is about 47 miles from Woolhampton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Woolhampton, we cover Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Woolhampton includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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