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Film and TV set catering in Ashington, West Sussex
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Ashington. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
A chip van near Ashington
About our film set catering in Ashington
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for stills shoots and outside broadcasts.
Rural locations near Ashington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Ashington
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Ashington is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Other occasions in Ashington
Planning a shoot in Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in Ashington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Ashington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Ashington is about 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Ashington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Ashington, we cover Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
Common questions in Ashington
Is Ashington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Do you come to Ashington?
Yes, we do. Ashington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashington
It lifts the crew.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
Within reach of Ashington are historic houses such as Parham House (4.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Ashington hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Ashington and the whole of West Sussex
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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