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Film and TV set catering in Charlton, West Sussex
Film set catering in Charlton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Charlton
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering in Charlton, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Charlton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, Charlton has light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Charlton, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your shoot in Charlton
Crews love a chip van day.
In Charlton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
Within reach of Charlton are historic houses such as West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Location catering around Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shoots in Charlton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 49 miles from Charlton. Charlton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in PO18, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Charlton, we cover Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Charlton include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Goes Free pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Charlton questions
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
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 feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you come to Charlton?
We do. Charlton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
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.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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