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Film Set Catering in Ferring
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Ferring.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Ferring
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Film set catering for your shoot in Ferring
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and photo shoots.
Shoots around Ferring often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Ferring (BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ferring
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Ferring is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ferring, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
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, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
FAQs for Ferring
Can the van park in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planning a shoot in Ferring
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Ferring as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Ferring is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ferring to Brighton (14 miles away).
Within reach of Ferring are historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor (1.6 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 50 miles from Ferring. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Ferring, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ferring, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in BN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ferring, we also cover Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ferring include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Ferring
It’s a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ferring and West Sussex:
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ferring? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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