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Film Set Catering in Earnley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Earnley.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Earnley
How our film set catering works in Earnley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include crew morale days and music video shoots, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Earnley, 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’re up and running.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Earnley
Also in Earnley
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in Earnley, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Earnley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Crew catering near Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Earnley. Earnley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Earnley to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Pilsey Island.
Who books film set catering in Earnley?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Earnley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
Earnley is about 60 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Earnley questions
Is Earnley close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Earnley?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Earnley.
What affects the price in Earnley
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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