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Film and TV set catering in Ford, West Sussex
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Ford.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
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Film set catering for your shoot in Ford
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For shoots on location and stills shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Ford, 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 tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Ford hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Ford
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ford?
Ford station, in Ford itself.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Ford lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ford to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Ford is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Ford station is in Ford itself. Ford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Ford, we also cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Ford
Other occasions in Ford
For event organisers in Ford
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. 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