West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Hambrook
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Hambrook.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Hambrook?
Hambrook questions
Is Hambrook too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
About our film set catering in Hambrook
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and seaside shoots.
Rural locations near Hambrook can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Hambrook (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Hambrook is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Who books film set catering in Hambrook?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hambrook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Nutbourne station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
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Crew catering near Hambrook
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Hambrook as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hambrook is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hambrook to Southampton (23 miles away).
Hambrook is about 56 miles from central London. Historic houses near Hambrook include Warblington Castle (3.8 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Hambrook is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hambrook we cover include Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.9 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hambrook?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Towns and villages near Hambrook
More for events in Hambrook
- 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