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Film Set Catering for Durrington events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Durrington and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Durrington
Film set catering in Durrington, cooked to order
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. We’re frequently asked to cater location shoots and crew morale days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near Durrington, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Durrington
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For a shoot in Durrington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Durrington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Durrington are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (2.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 48 miles from Durrington. Durrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in BN13 and BN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Durrington is on the A2032, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Durrington, we also cover Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Durrington include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Places near Durrington
Other occasions in Durrington
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Durrington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Durrington: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Durrington?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Durrington?
The closest is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Durrington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Durrington and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Durrington?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Durrington and West Sussex:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter shoots near Durrington chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Durrington hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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