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Film and TV set catering in East Marden, West Sussex
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across East Marden and West Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in East Marden?
Crew catering near East Marden
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Tell us where your shoot in East Marden will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. East Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
East Marden is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. East Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Film set catering in East Marden, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and seaside and period locations, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near East Marden can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near East Marden
What else we do in East Marden
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in East Marden
Is East Marden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is East Marden close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Marden.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in East Marden
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take in East Marden and West Sussex:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in East Marden is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Marden?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in East Marden
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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