West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Amberley events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Amberley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Amberley?
About our film set catering in Amberley
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and shoots on location, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Amberley, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Amberley (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Amberley
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Amberley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Amberley?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Amberley
Also in Amberley
Shooting in Amberley: unit bases and access
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For shoots in Amberley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Amberley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Amberley to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Amberley, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Amberley include Parham House (1.9 miles east) and Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Amberley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (within half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Dorset House School (0.9 miles west)
Events we cater in Amberley
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Amberley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Amberley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Amberley chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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