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Film and TV set catering in Fishbourne, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Fishbourne.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for Fishbourne events
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. On a winter shoot near Fishbourne, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Fishbourne, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How our film set catering works in Fishbourne
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Fishbourne, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fishbourne
Is Fishbourne close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Fishbourne?
Fishbourne station, in Fishbourne itself.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where the van can park in Fishbourne
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fishbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Crew catering near Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Fishbourne, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Fishbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 55 miles from Fishbourne, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We take the van to shoots all over the PO19 and PO18 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Fishbourne, we also cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your shoot in Fishbourne
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Fishbourne book the van for events such as:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Fishbourne station serves Fishbourne directly.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Fishbourne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Places near Fishbourne
More for events in Fishbourne
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Fishbourne
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Fishbourne and across West Sussex
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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