West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Halnaker events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Halnaker. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Halnaker
Film set catering in Halnaker, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For wrap celebrations and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Halnaker, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Halnaker (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Halnaker
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Halnaker for film and TV crews
Halnaker is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Halnaker and the surrounding area. Halnaker is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Within reach of Halnaker are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.4 miles west) and West Dean House (4 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Halnaker is about 51 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in PO18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Stame Road and Oakford Park; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Boxgrove (1 mile south), Waterbeach (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile south-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Halnaker includes Levin Down.
Also near Halnaker
What else we do in Halnaker
Who books film set catering in Halnaker?
Crews love a chip van day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.8 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Events in Halnaker and across West Sussex
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Halnaker? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Halnaker
What’s the nearest station to Halnaker?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Halnaker?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Halnaker?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Halnaker is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Long summer days in Halnaker, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Halnaker, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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