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Film and TV set catering in Houghton, West Sussex
Film set catering in Houghton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Houghton?
How our film set catering works in Houghton
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. For location filming and stills shoots, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Houghton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Houghton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Location catering around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your shoot in Houghton, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Houghton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Amberley station is about 0.5 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Houghton are Bignor Roman Villa (2.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Houghton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of BN18 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Houghton, we also cover Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Why choose film set catering in Houghton?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
Houghton is about 46 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Houghton questions
Do you come out to small places like Houghton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Arundel Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Houghton: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
- 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