West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Coolham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Coolham.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Coolham
About our film set catering in Coolham
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and period dramas on location.
For a shoot in a place like Coolham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Coolham
Is Coolham 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.
Which station is closest to Coolham?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cover Coolham?
We do. Coolham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Coolham
What else we do in Coolham
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Perfect for your shoot in Coolham
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coolham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 37 miles from Coolham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
Planning a shoot in Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coolham and nearby villages. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coolham to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Coolham, we also cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Selsey Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- We cover Coolham and the whole of West Sussex
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Coolham: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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