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Film and TV set catering in East Lavington, West Sussex
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in East Lavington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in East Lavington
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Film set catering for your shoot in East Lavington
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We’re frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and event crews, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near East Lavington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in East Lavington
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Light in East Lavington lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why East Lavington hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Sussex, including East Lavington
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and the cost guide.
Shooting in East Lavington: unit bases and access
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in East Lavington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. East Lavington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Lavington to Guildford (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over GU28. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lavington includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
East Lavington: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is East Lavington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to East Lavington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including East Lavington and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Lavington.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who books film set catering in East Lavington?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
East Lavington is about 46 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
For event organisers in East Lavington
Organising a club, school or community event in East Lavington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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