West Sussex · England
Film and TV set catering in Fulking, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Fulking.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Fulking
Film set catering in Fulking, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater period dramas on location and stills shoots, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Fulking can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Fulking (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Fulking
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Shoots in Fulking are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Fulking is roughly 42 miles from central London. Historic houses near Fulking include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Fulking, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Fulking, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in BN5, we can fry fresh for your crew. Other places close to Fulking we cover include Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Fulking includes Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Dog Public House (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Fulking
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, Portslade station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For event organisers in Fulking
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
What affects the price in Fulking
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Common questions in Fulking
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Fulking from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Fulking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Fulking, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Fulking
- 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