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Film Set Catering in Cocking
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 Cocking.
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Cocking?
Film set catering in Cocking, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Cocking, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Location catering around Cocking
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For shoots in Cocking, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Cocking is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cocking to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Historic houses near Cocking include Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Cocking, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of GU29. Your shoot could be at a house on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Who books film set catering in Cocking?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Cocking book the van for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
Cocking is roughly 47 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Cocking? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Cocking
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Cocking
Is Cocking too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Cocking close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Places near Cocking
More for events in Cocking
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Cocking is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cocking, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Cocking
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Cocking and across West Sussex
Read how we price 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