West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Heyshott events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Heyshott and across West Sussex.
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Heyshott
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Heyshott lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Heyshott
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and live events and broadcasts, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Heyshott, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Heyshott (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Heyshott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Heyshott
How far is Heyshott from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Heyshott?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can the van come to Heyshott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Heyshott and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Heyshott
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Crew catering near Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. People in Heyshott book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Heyshott is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Heyshott, within easy reach for London-based crews. Heyshott is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over GU29 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to shoots in Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Heyshott include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Unicorn Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Who books film set catering in Heyshott?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Heyshott
Other occasions in Heyshott
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Plan bins and waste at base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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