West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in East Preston
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in East Preston? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for East Preston events
How our film set catering works in East Preston
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and crew lunches at base, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Around East Preston, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in East Preston
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in East Preston
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
East Preston is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
East Preston for film and TV crews
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For shoots in East Preston, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. East Preston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Among the historic houses close to East Preston are Ecclesden Manor (1.3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Preston, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN16 and BN12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Within reach you will find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Preston?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in East Preston lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Read more
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in East Preston
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to East Preston?
Angmering station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in East Preston?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Nearby places to East Preston
More for events in East Preston
- 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