West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Botolphs events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Botolphs.
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Botolphs
How our film set catering works in Botolphs
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For end-of-shoot parties and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Botolphs, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Who books film set catering in Botolphs?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
Historic houses near Botolphs include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Botolphs, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Botolphs?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Botolphs and across West Sussex
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
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 speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning a shoot in Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For shoots in Botolphs, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Botolphs. Botolphs is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.2 miles away. Botolphs is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in BN44 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Botolphs
Is Botolphs too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you come to Botolphs?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Botolphs is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Botolphs?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Places near Botolphs
What else we do in Botolphs
- 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