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Film and TV set catering in Hunston, West Sussex
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 Hunston.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Hunston
Film set catering in Hunston, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For wrap celebrations and crew morale days, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Hunston, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hunston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Hunston
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Hunston for film and TV crews
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO20, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Hunston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hunston to Brighton (28 miles away).
Central London is about 56 miles from Hunston. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.5 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hunston, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO20 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hunston we cover include Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spotted Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Questions from Hunston
Is Hunston close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hunston 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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Hunston chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Hunston?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Hunston. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Hunston
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Hunston
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Hunston
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Nearby places to Hunston
More for events in Hunston
- 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