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Film Set Catering for Cootham events
Film set catering in Cootham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Cootham?
Cootham questions
How far is Cootham from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cootham?
Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
About our film set catering in Cootham
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and fashion shoots on location.
Near Cootham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Cootham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Cootham?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Cootham is roughly 43 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Cootham and across West Sussex
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Cootham ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
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, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Also near Cootham
More for events in Cootham
Shooting in Cootham: unit bases and access
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Cootham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cootham to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Cootham are Parham House (1.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (3.4 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Cootham is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH20 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (less than half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 typically simpler.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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