West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Fontwell
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Fontwell.
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Fontwell?
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Fontwell: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Fontwell, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Fontwell
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and event crews, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Fontwell, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fontwell
Do you come out to small places like Fontwell?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Fontwell?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Shooting in Fontwell: unit bases and access
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Fontwell to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fontwell to Brighton (23 miles away).
Fontwell is roughly 51 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in BN18 and PO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Fontwell, we cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Fontwell includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Occasions we serve in Fontwell
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Fontwell are Goodwood House (4.2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Fontwell
Also in Fontwell
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Fontwell
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t 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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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