West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Boxgrove events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Boxgrove.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering for Boxgrove events
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Boxgrove
How our film set catering works in Boxgrove
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Boxgrove, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Boxgrove for film and TV crews
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Boxgrove is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Boxgrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Boxgrove. For crew arriving by train, Chichester station is about 3.5 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles of Boxgrove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Boxgrove, we also cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down.
- Schools near Boxgrove include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Boxgrove
Also in Boxgrove
Events we cater in Boxgrove
It works in any weather.
Whatever the occasion in Boxgrove, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Boxgrove are Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, Boxgrove has light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boxgrove? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Boxgrove: your questions answered
Is Boxgrove close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Boxgrove?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
Can the van come to Boxgrove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Boxgrove is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
- 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