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Film and TV set catering in Highleigh, West Sussex
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Highleigh and across West Sussex.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Film set catering in Highleigh
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
About our film set catering in Highleigh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For crew lunches at base and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Highleigh, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Highleigh ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Location catering around Highleigh
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Highleigh, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 28 miles away.
Highleigh is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in PO20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Highleigh includes Pilsey Island.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Highleigh
More for events in Highleigh
Perfect for your shoot in Highleigh
Service is quick from the hatch.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Highleigh
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Highleigh
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Highleigh
Which station is closest to Highleigh?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Highleigh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
- 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