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Film Set Catering in Hardham
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 Hardham.
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Hardham?
Film set catering in Hardham, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For live events and broadcasts and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hardham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Hardham, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hardham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Hardham?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in Hardham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hardham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Towns and villages near Hardham
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FAQs for Hardham
Is Hardham close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come 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 on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. 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’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Crew catering near Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Around Hardham, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Hardham is roughly 42 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hardham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hardham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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