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Film Set Catering in Chidham
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Chidham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Chidham
Film set catering for your shoot in Chidham
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for fashion shoots on location and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Chidham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Chidham (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Towns and villages near Chidham
Other occasions in Chidham
Questions from Chidham
Do you come out to small places like Chidham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Chidham close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Chidham
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
Chidham is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At midsummer, Chidham has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Chidham for film and TV crews
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 1 mile north-west. Historic houses near Chidham include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Chidham include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Chidham and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chidham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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