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Film and TV set catering in Bilsham, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Bilsham.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Bilsham
Film set catering in Bilsham, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and lunch at the unit base, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Bilsham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Bilsham (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
There’s 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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Bilsham?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bilsham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bilsham?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Bilsham and across West Sussex
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Bilsham
Other occasions in Bilsham
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Bilsham, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Bilsham
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in the BN18 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Bilsham to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Bilsham is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Bilsham, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Bilsham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BN18 start with a parking spot for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Bilsham: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Bilsham?
Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Bilsham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What the van needs
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:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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