West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Binsted, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Binsted? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Binsted
About our film set catering in Binsted
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include music video shoots and end-of-shoot parties, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Binsted, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Binsted (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Binsted
Also in Binsted
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Binsted for film and TV crews
Binsted is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Binsted to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Binsted is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Binsted, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Binsted, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Avisford (1 mile west), Walberton (1 mile west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (2 miles north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (2.4 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles east). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.9 miles south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Binsted hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
Binsted questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Binsted?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Binsted.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Binsted? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Binsted
It is a morale boost.
Whatever the occasion in Binsted, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ford station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Binsted: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Binsted
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, 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