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Film and TV set catering in Coldwaltham, West Sussex
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Coldwaltham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Coldwaltham
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Coldwaltham is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Coldwaltham
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Coldwaltham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
FAQs for Coldwaltham
Do you come out to small places like Coldwaltham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Coldwaltham
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Coldwaltham
Other occasions in Coldwaltham
Shooting in Coldwaltham: unit bases and access
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Coldwaltham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Coldwaltham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Coldwaltham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Coldwaltham is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Coldwaltham are historic houses such as Old Place Manor (2 miles north-east) and Bignor Roman Villa (2.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Coldwaltham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RH20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Coldwaltham includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Labouring Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldwaltham?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books film set catering in Coldwaltham?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Coldwaltham, people book us for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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