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Film and TV set catering in Chilgrove, West Sussex
Film set catering in Chilgrove: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Chilgrove
About our film set catering in Chilgrove
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it is commercials and music videos and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Near Chilgrove, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Chilgrove. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Chilgrove
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Chilgrove
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Chilgrove lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Chilgrove, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Location catering around Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around Chilgrove, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 25 miles away.
Chilgrove is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Chilgrove, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the PO18 postcode area. Other places close to Chilgrove we cover include East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
Events we cater in Chilgrove
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take in Chilgrove and West Sussex:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
Among the historic houses close to Chilgrove are West Dean House (1.6 miles south-east) and Uppark (4.4 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Chilgrove
How far is Chilgrove from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chilgrove?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Chilgrove?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Chilgrove. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Chilgrove
Also in Chilgrove
- 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