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Film Set Catering in Elsted Marsh
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Elsted Marsh? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Elsted Marsh events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering for your shoot in Elsted Marsh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for photo shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Elsted Marsh can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Elsted Marsh: your questions answered
How far is Elsted Marsh from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Elsted Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Elsted Marsh?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Elsted Marsh is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, Elsted Marsh has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Elsted Marsh for film and TV crews
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Shoots in Elsted Marsh are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Elsted Marsh is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (21 miles away).
Elsted Marsh is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Elsted Marsh, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU29, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Elsted Marsh
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Places near Elsted Marsh
More for events in Elsted Marsh
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Elsted Marsh
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.5 miles east) and Uppark (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page or 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