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Film and TV set catering in Atherington, West Sussex
Film set catering in Atherington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Atherington
Film set catering in Atherington, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Atherington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Atherington (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Atherington
How far is Atherington from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Atherington?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not 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.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Nearby places to Atherington
Other occasions in Atherington
Occasions we serve in Atherington
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
In Atherington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups generally 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 book our van in Atherington
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Atherington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Atherington. On a winter shoot near Atherington, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Atherington for film and TV crews
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. In and around Atherington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Atherington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Atherington is about 53 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Atherington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Atherington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over BN17 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Atherington, we also cover Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Atherington include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Atherington include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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